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January 31, 2024

Arc Welding: The 5 Welding Processes You Need to Know

Arc welding is the process of melting two metals together. It uses electricity to create intense heat which melts the two metals together in a molten pool, effectively making them one material. This is called welding fusion and is the reason welded structures are so strong. How does arc welding…

AC vs DC Welding – 5 Reasons Which One is Right for Your Welding Job

Although DC welding is preferred, in some cases AC welding may provide a better solution. In this article, I’m going to open it up a bit and explain why it’s important for you to understand. If one is familiar with or working in the welding industry, one might have heard…

November 26, 2023

Transformer Welder vs Inverter Welder: Which one suits you better?

Electric welding machines have been in use from the last more than a century. As with every technology, these machines are enhanced than in the previous decade. If you want to start a civil war in welding just ask a question to a group of welding experts” which is better, the…

November 26, 2023

Arc Welding: The 5 Processes You Need to Know

Arc welding is a welding process that involves melting two metals to join them together. It utilizes electricity to generate high levels of heat, which in turn melts the metals, creating a molten pool. As the metals cool and solidify, they fuse together, forming a single material. This fusion is…

November 22, 2023

Understanding Cut Charts – An Essential Guide,You gotta get know these

Most plasma cutter manufacturers have done the legwork for you and developed charts containing the settings you need to use for different thicknesses and types of materials. These are awesome base settings to start with, but for many reasons, you may need to tweak these a little to achieve the…

November 22, 2023

How to Choosing an Air Plasma Cutter

Determining that a plasma cutter is the right tool for your needs is an initial decision. However, navigating through the myriad of options available is a distinct challenge. Numerous factors come into play that can influence your choice of brand or system. Even after narrowing down to a specific brand,…

November 20, 2023

How To Optimize MIG Welding Shielding Gas Pressure

Mastering the art of MIG welding requires one crucial element: learning how to optimize MIG welding gas pressure. Shielding gas plays a key role in protecting the welding arc and the molten weld pool from atmospheric air and other impurities, ensuring the formation of high-quality welds. MIG Welding Shielding Gas…

November 10, 2023

Guidelines For A Proper TIG Setup

Tig welding can produce beautiful-looking welds, and more importantly, x-ray quality deposits on some of the most critical welding applications. For the beginner, it may be a very intimidating process. Selecting the right tungsten (type and size), cup size, and shielding gas and gas flow can be a daunting task.…

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November 8, 2023

Aluminum Welding AC or DC

Welder can perform aluminum welding using both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) power sources. The selection of AC or DC currents depends on several factors such as base metal thickness, welding process, and desired weld properties. Breakdown of AC and DC welding for aluminum- 1. AC Welding (aluminum) AC welding is commonly…

November 8, 2023

Welding Symbols: Diagrams & Types

A set of symbols are shorthand for describing the type of weld, its size, and other processing and finishing information. You will often find these on engineering and fabrication drawings. Here we will introduce you to the common symbols and their meaning. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American…

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