How To Identify Between Brass And Bronze
Friday, 09 October 2020
In the welding world, it is essential that you know how to identify between brass and bronze. Even though they share certain properties and may look the same, there are significant differences between the two metals.
For instance, if you purchase brass but actually required bronze for your project, this could pose a significant problem. Their differences mean that each one is only a suitable fit for certain applications.
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What is a Plug Weld And How Do You Make it?
Thursday, 08 October 2020
Having an understanding of all the different welding types is key to becoming a welder that stands above the rest. One of the easiest welding types every welder should learn is the Plug or Rosette Weld. This is especially true for anyone wishing to go into the automotive manufacturing industry. But what exactly is a plug weld and how do you even make it?
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Best Welding Helmets On The Market
Monday, 28 September 2020
Whether you're working on a small project in your garage or you just got a high-paying welding job, having a good welding helmet should be your top priority. Besides helping you see your welds better, they are always protecting you from welding hazards like arc flash. Sadly though, the market's become flooded with cheap products that end up not protecting your eyes whatsoever and have terrible clarity, which results in bad welds. For these reasons and more, we put together a list of the best welding helmets for our fellow welders, so you don't end up with something you'll return later.
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What Causes Undercut in Welding and Possible Remedies
Thursday, 10 September 2020
Undercuts are one of the most common welding defects that every welder has to deal with from time to time. Undercutting leaves the welded area weak and prone to cracking. Fortunately, with proper welding techniques, undercuts can be minimized significantly. This is why it is essential to learn what causes undercut in welding so that effective prevention methods can be applied.
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What Is Porosity In Welding?
Sunday, 30 August 2020
Welding is an important trade, and welders produce products that hold a lot of responsibility. If welding is not done right, the result can be catastrophic because parts can break, people can get injured, and reputations can be ruined. One common weakness in welded materials is porosity. This article answers the question: "what is porosity in welding," as well as the causes, how to prevent it, if it can be fixed, and the acceptable amount of porosity in a finished product.
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Welding Scholarships And Grants You Should Apply For
Sunday, 09 August 2020
For those of you pursuing a welding education, applying for welding scholarships and grants is highly important. Whether you’re attending one of the best welding schools in the area or a community college, the costs can quickly add up. This is where a welding scholarship comes in handy. However, you’ll soon realize there is an endless amount of scholarships to sift through.
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What is Butt Welding or Butt Joints?
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
It doesn’t matter if you only want to weld for a hobby or as a career choice, you will eventually have to learn about welding joints. They are the basic foundation of welding and something you will come across daily. According to the American Welding Society, there are five different types of welding joints. These include the corner, butt, lap, edge, and tee joints.
Learning about only five joints sounds easy but, each one comes with many different types of welds, welding symbols, requirements, etc. For this guide, we’re going to focus on one of the more common ones, the Butt Joint.
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ESAB Savage A40 Welding Helmet Review
Friday, 24 April 2020
If you're new to the world of metal-working, then you might be unsure where to start when looking for a welding helmet. There are many qualities to look for before you buy one, like viewing size, shade settings, and, of course, comfort. An excellent one to start with is the Savage A40 from ESAB. You don't have to be a beginner to use this welding helmet, as it has a lot of features that hardened experts and diligent hobbyists will find beneficial.
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The Worst Welds You’ll Ever See
Wednesday, 01 April 2020
After gaining some experience as a welder, you'll most likely find yourself critiquing other welds you see in the wild. I find myself doing this all the time and I can't believe all the terrible welds I've seen. Although when I first starting learning the GMAW process a long time ago, my welds were pretty bad.
Looking at bad welds can have some benefits. Besides obviously looking at bad welds for a laugh, they can teach you a lot about what not to do. So we decided to gather a list of some of the world's worst welds for you to gawk at!
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Welding Projects To Make Money At Home
Thursday, 26 March 2020
One of the fantastic things about having a welder is the fact you can make money working at home rather than going to buy Ethereum. Whether you’re welding at home for your primary income or just for some beer money, it’s pretty nice to be able to go to your garage for work. The welding
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