--- title: Red Ball Oxygen's Blog description: Red Ball Oxygen's blog created for welders by welders with insights on how to increase ROI and get the job done right. --- [![Red Ball Oxygen](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Red_Ball_Oxygen_February2021/images/logo.png?width=1216&height=370&name=logo.png "Red Ball Oxygen")](https://www.redballoxygen.com/) [Sign In](https://www.redballoxygen.com/users/sign_in) - [Products](https://www.redballoxygen.com/products) - [Find a Branch](https://www.redballoxygen.com/locations) - Industries - [Healthcare](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/healthcare) - [Power Generation](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/power-generation) - [Oil, Gas, Chemical](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/oil-gas-chemical) - [Construction](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/construction) - [Lab & University](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/lab-and-university) - [Metal Fabrication](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/metal-fabrication) - More - [About Us](https://www.redballoxygen.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.redballoxygen.com/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www.redballoxygen.com/blog) - [Technical Gas Services](https://www.redballoxygen.com/specialtygas) - [Careers](https://redballoxygen.applicantpro.com/) - [Safety Data Sheets](https://documents.redballoxygen.com/sds) - [Certificates of Analysis](https://documents.redballoxygen.com/coa) - [Quick Order](https://www.redballoxygen.com/quick) Red Ball Oxygen - [Home](https://www.redballoxygen.com/) - [Products](https://www.redballoxygen.com/products) - [Find a Branch](https://www.redballoxygen.com/locations) - Industries - [Healthcare](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/healthcare) - [Power Generation](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/power-generation) - [Oil, Gas, Chemical](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/oil-gas-chemical) - [Construction](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/construction) - [Lab & University](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/lab-and-university) - [Metal Fabrication](https://www.redballoxygen.com/industries/metal-fabrication) - More - [About Us](https://www.redballoxygen.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.redballoxygen.com/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www.redballoxygen.com/blog) - [Technical Gas Services](https://www.redballoxygen.com/specialtygas) - [Careers](https://redballoxygen.applicantpro.com/) - [Safety Data Sheets](https://documents.redballoxygen.com/sds) - [Certificates of Analysis](https://documents.redballoxygen.com/coa) - [Quick Order](https://www.redballoxygen.com/quick) - [Sign In](https://www.redballoxygen.com/users/sign_in) ![Product Spotlight | Vectis Cobot Welding Tool](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/vactis_welding-tool_product.jpg) ##### October 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM ### [Product Spotlight | Vectis Cobot Welding Tool](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/product-spotlight-vectis-cobot-welding-tool) Vectis Cobot Welding Tool ##### By Joel Armstrong [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/product-spotlight-vectis-cobot-welding-tool) ![How to Find the Best TIG Welder: TIG Welder Buyer’s Guide](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/Lincoln%20Square%20Wave%202.jpeg) ##### May 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM ### [How to Find the Best TIG Welder: TIG Welder Buyer’s Guide](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/tig-welder-buyers-guide) A breakdown of top reviewed TIG Welders – 1. ESAB ET 141I AC/DC; 2. Miller TIG Diversion 180; 3. Lincoln Square Wave TIG 200; 4. Fronius MagicWave 230i ##### By The Red Ball Team [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/tig-welder-buyers-guide) ![What is the Best Multi-Process Welder? | Reviewing ESAB’s Warrior 500i](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/Blog/ESAB-Review-Thumbnail.png) ##### April 29, 2021 at 9:45 AM ### [What is the Best Multi-Process Welder? | Reviewing ESAB’s Warrior 500i](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/esab-warrior-review) We reviewed an ESAB multi-process welder, the Warrior 500i, to see if we can find one of the best multi-process welders on the market. ##### By Joel Armstrong [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/esab-warrior-review) ![Red Ball Team Rescues Customers During Winter Storm](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/Blog/UPDATED_WinterStorm_Thumbnail.png) ##### March 22, 2021 at 9:09 AM ### [Red Ball Team Rescues Customers During Winter Storm](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/red-ball-employees-rescue-customers-during-winter-storm-meet-red-ball) This series spotlights the amazing individuals behind the Red Ball team who display incredible acts of service and teamwork. This month, you’ll meet several team members who played a large role during the winter... ##### By The Red Ball Team [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/red-ball-employees-rescue-customers-during-winter-storm-meet-red-ball) ![Choosing the Best Arc Welding Robot System | Spool Welding Robot FAQ](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/Blog/Novarc-Welding-Spool-Thumbnail_2000x2000.png) ##### February 23, 2021 at 9:52 AM ### [Choosing the Best Arc Welding Robot System | Spool Welding Robot FAQ](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/choosing-the-best-arc-welding-robot-system-spool-welding-robot-faq) We tested one of the best spool welding robots currently on the market to help better understand the added value of robotic welding. ##### By Joel Armstrong [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/choosing-the-best-arc-welding-robot-system-spool-welding-robot-faq) ![Top 3 Advantages of Induction Heating for Welding | Miller ProHeat 35](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/Blog/ProHeat-Blog-Thumbnail.png) ##### January 29, 2021 at 9:40 AM ### [Top 3 Advantages of Induction Heating for Welding | Miller ProHeat 35](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/top-3-advantages-of-induction-heating-for-welding-miller-proheat-35-product-spotlight) Preheating is a necessary evil. Equipment like Miller’s ProHeat 35 make it painless by using localized heat for pre- and post-weld heating. ##### By Joel Armstrong [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/top-3-advantages-of-induction-heating-for-welding-miller-proheat-35-product-spotlight) ![The Most Affordable Pipe Cutting Machine: HGG PC 600 Product Spotlight](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/HGG1.jpeg) ##### June 22, 2020 at 9:29 AM ### [The Most Affordable Pipe Cutting Machine: HGG PC 600 Product Spotlight](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/the-most-affordable-pipe-cutting-machine-hgg-pc-600-product-spotlight) The HGG PC 600 is an affordable, sophisticated pipe cutting machine that reduces material handling, increases welder arc on time, and eliminates post-cut welding. ##### By Joel Armstrong [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/the-most-affordable-pipe-cutting-machine-hgg-pc-600-product-spotlight) ![How to use a CNC Plasma Cutting table | Koike Aronson ShopPro­ Plasma](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/Koike-5X10-Shop-Pro-Plasma-Table-.png) ##### June 8, 2020 at 9:18 AM ### [How to use a CNC Plasma Cutting table | Koike Aronson ShopPro­ Plasma](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/how-to-use-a-cnc-plasma-cutting-table-the-koike-aronson-shoppro-plasma) We spotlight the Koike 5X10 Shop Pro Plasma Table, one of the many industrial welding machines housed in our Welding Lab for demos. ##### By Alexander Purvis [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/how-to-use-a-cnc-plasma-cutting-table-the-koike-aronson-shoppro-plasma) ![Certified Welding Inspector Requirements - Guide to Becoming a CWI](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/hubfs/CWI-Blog-Thumbnail.png) ##### June 17, 2019 at 8:00 AM ### [Certified Welding Inspector Requirements - Guide to Becoming a CWI](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/certified-welding-inspector-requirements) Everything you need to know about the requirements to become a certified welding inspector. ##### By Joel Armstrong [*format\_align\_left* Read full article](https://blog.redballoxygen.com/certified-welding-inspector-requirements) ### Get notified of new posts and deals - Company - [About Us](https://www.redballoxygen.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.redballoxygen.com/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www.redballoxygen.com/blog) - [Careers](https://redballoxygen.applicantpro.com/) - Support - [Online Payment Guide](https://www.redballoxygen.com/payment-guide) - [Orders](https://www.redballoxygen.com/orders) - [Returns, Cancellations, & Warranties](https://www.redballoxygen.com/returns) - Chat Now - [Privacy Policy](https://assets.ctfassets.net/clwq4qy5i8ag/6XLQ8XZfBCam6YaIMssIcg/ca3dc779ecc9e465fa93857111a84bb6/Privacy_Policy.pdf) ##### Follow Us - - - - - --- Copyright © 2026 Red Ball Oxygen All Rights Reserved.