A photograph captures a welding scene juxtaposed with an ancient Egyptian carving, symbolizing the evolution of welding from historic craftsmanship to modern industry.

When Was Welding Invented? Tracing the History Behind the Spark

ByWelderology Team

Welding has deep roots that stretch back thousands of years. What started as ancient metal-forging evolved into one of today’s most important trades—powering everything from skyscrapers to spacecraft. If you’ve ever fired up a machine in your garage or laid down a clean TIG bead on a job, you’re part of a long, fascinating story…