All Things Welding

What is Argon Poisoning?

Tuesday, 03 March 2020 by Joe Stephens

You don't have much to worry about when it comes to getting Argon Poisoning. Argon itself is not classified as a poisonous gas, so getting poisoning from Argon is not possible. That being said, Argon can still be a very lethal and dangerous gas to work with, especially if you inhale way too much of it.

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What Is GMAW Welding?

Friday, 07 February 2020 by Joe Stephens

GMAW, also known as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or MAG (Metal Active Gas) welding, is one of the more commonly used welding processes among welders today. So what exactly is it? GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) is a welding process where a wire electrode is continuously fed through a welding gun to the weld site by the welder. All the while, a shielding gas is also supplied through to the welding site. This gas provides a shield around the weld site preventing external influences from weakening the weld.

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Best Way To Clean Welding Helmet Lens

Wednesday, 15 January 2020 by Joe Stephens

With the majority of welding helmet lenses being cheap, especially the plastic ones, why would someone want to take the time to clean them? They might be cheap but, after a while, all those dirty lenses and filters can add up to a lot of money you threw in the trash. Cleaning them will extend their life so you can use them even longer and save money. Plus, most lenses are extremely easy to clean and it should only take a few minutes of your time.

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Best Welding Helmet Under 50 Dollars

Saturday, 11 January 2020 by Joe Stephens

Not only do welding helmets help you see while you’re welding, but they are also essential when it comes to safety. They can help protect your eyes from arc flash and your face from debris. However, a high-quality welding helmet will cost you around $300. So trying to find the best welding helmet under 50 dollars can be extremely difficult, especially with all the cheap low-quality ones that are flooding the market nowadays. Luckily for you, we’ve sifted through all the garbage welding helmets to find the best ones, so you don’t have to.