Welding supplies are items that are used in the process of welding at a person’s welding station. These can include things like: Welding helmets: A protective helmet worn by the welder to shield the face and neck from sparks and intense light. Welding gloves: Heavy-duty gloves protect the hands from heat and burns. Welding jacket: A protective jacket worn to protect the body from sparks and splatters. Welding rods: Metal rods are used as filler material in the welding process. Welding wire: Wire used as filler material in the welding process. Welding machine: A machine that generates the heat needed to melt and fuse metal. Gas tanks: Tanks containing the gas (such as argon or carbon dioxide) used in some welding processes. Chipping hammer: A tool to remove slag (a byproduct of the welding process) from the weld. Pliers: Pliers are often used to grip and manipulate materials during the welding process. Grinding wheel: A wheel made of abrasive material that smooths and shapes metal.