A welder wearing gloves uses a wire brush to clean the copper tip of a MIG welding torch in front of a red welding machine in a workshop.

How to Maintain Your Welding Equipment Like a Pro: Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference

Welding gear takes a beating—between the heat, slag, dust, and day-to-day handling, it doesn’t take long for things to start slipping. If your arc feels off or your welds aren’t as clean as they used to be, your machine might just need some TLC. Regular maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. In fact,…