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.
If you are working in the UK’s welding industry or aspiring to be one, it’s important to learn about the UK weld symbols and their meanings. If you’re interested in learning more about the standard weld symbols used by welders in the country, this article is for you! A weld symbol helps you communicate your […]
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Whether you are a tinkerer or a full-fledged production guru, MIG (Metal-Inert Gas) technology is the fastest and most effective way for metal fusion. There may be other welding techniques available in the market like TIG (Tungsten Inert gas welding) and MMA (Manual Arc Welding); however, MIG welding is feasible, viable, and the most widespread […]
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If you wish to be an oil rig welder in the UK, or you are already one but don’t know how much salary you should start with, this guide is for you. Salary is one of many factors you should consider as you search for employment or even before you get onto any career path. […]
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If you are looking to pursue a career in welding in the UK and wondering how much it would cost you, this article is for you. Welding is such a lucrative career, and with the numerous job opportunities in the UK, it would be a good idea to pursue it if your passion lies there. […]
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Are you considering a career in welding? Or are you interested in learning more about apprenticeship programs in Canada? If yes, understanding how much welding schools in Canada cost is an excellent start. Apart from the good pay, welding is an exciting and fulfilling career. But you have to attend welding school first to become […]
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Stick welding, also referred to as flux shielded arc welding, is a welding method that utilizes a consumable electrode covered with a flux to create the weld. The process is done by striking an electric arc between the metal electrode and your workpiece. An electric current passes through the metal electrode, making it melt into […]
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If you’ve ever wondered what scrap metal can do, this guide is for you! Scrap welding is a great way to make extra money or scratch an itch you’ve had for a while. The good news is that anyone can take on these scrap welding projects regardless of their skill level. You only need to […]
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Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper. Modern brass contains around 67% copper and 33% zinc.1 About 2% of lead is added to the alloy to enhance its machinability. The alloy is desirable because of its corrosion resistance, hardness, and machinability, electrical and thermal conductivity. The alloy is used in low friction applications such […]
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Copper is perhaps one of the most widely used materials in metal fabrication, whose provenance can be traced back to 3500 BC. It is a non-ferrous and soft metal that can be easily shaped, cut, bent, and joined with other metals with different welding methods. It has unique traits such as thermal and electrical conductivity […]
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Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is one of the most popular and utilized welding techniques in the welding community. It is an ideal method for both professional and hobby welding because it is versatile, strong, and easy to learn. It is also a great method for welding aluminum. Aluminum can be welded to other metals […]
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