Cameron Dekker
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Cameron grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a once-proud steel town on the Lehigh River, where he got a taste of TIG welding in his high school shop class. He holds certificates for Certified WeldingEducator (CWE) and Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) from the American Welding Institute. His interests include scuba diving, sculpture, and kayaking.
One of the most widely used and versatile arc welding approaches, Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, involves creating an arc between a metal-coated anode and a workpiece. Therefore, what is MMA welding? It’s also called Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW). It’s a procedure in which the electric arc burns between the coated anode and the […]
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Welding lead reels are extremely helpful in making your working area look organized and uncluttered. These reels enable you to consolidate wires, cords, and cables of different types and sizes at a central place. They also save on storage space and make it more comfortable to transport equipment without incurring any damage. Having to carry […]
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A welding transformer is a crucial piece of equipment that reduces the voltage coming from the power source. It works by altering the Alternating Current from a power outlet to high amperage and a low-voltage current fit for welding. The voltage and the current used in welding are adjusted by the welding transformer’s primary and […]
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Forge welding is a must-have skill, particularly for blacksmiths. Since the procedure is particularly hard, welders and blacksmiths are motivated to practice forge welding when they’re free from the usual everyday duties. With frequent practice, they can finally perfect the craft. In this article, we shall discuss everything you need to know about forge welding. […]
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Aluminum is by far one of the most utilized metals on earth, explaining why 75% of aluminum is still in use across the world—it can be recycled many times. The metal is preferred by many due to its flexibility, and you can bond it in many ways. While welding is one of the most efficient […]
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If you have craftsmanship skills and an eye for detail, welding can be a pleasant task for you. It may appear hard at the beginning, but after a fortnight, you’ll be able to understand the basics of welding. Within a short time, you’ll learn the basics and improve your welding skills from that point on. […]
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You know you have an exhaust leak, but you’re not sure where it is or how to fix it. You don’t want to take the car into the shop if you can fix it yourself, right? But you also are not skilled or confident enough with a welder to fix it. But there are other […]
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Commonly known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Arc welding by some old-timers in the field, Electrode welding is one of the oldest welding processes still used in construction and fabrication today. It’s used in pipe welding, ironworking, and some fabrication. While in a fabrication setting it has largely been supplanted by Flux-Cored Arc […]
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Welding clamps are essential when you want to weld items at home or in the workshop. But, did you know that you don’t have to go to the hardware store to get one? You can grab the required items and make one at home. The excellent news is welding clamps are just the tools you […]
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If you’re an experienced expert MIG welder, then you’ll know the response to this query, “What is MIG welding used for?” Perhaps you’ve been asked this question often than you can remember. However, for beginners in welding, or those who would like to transit to MIG welding from stick welding or oxy-fuel, here’s an overview […]
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