Rebar is one of those pieces of “scrap” metal that actually has a lot of use. Maybe you just finished laying some new concrete slab, but you have a lot of rebar leftover. Don’t throw it out just yet! There’s a lot you can do with it, both on the practical end of creating tools […]
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If you’ve been welding for a while, perhaps in the field for functional purposes, you might be a little hesitant to try your hand at something a little less functional. If you are feeling bold and dangerous (you will have to deviate from code), you can make some awesome creations from plain old scrap lying […]
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Welding can be intimidating at first, but if you’re reading this, chances are you are feeling at least a little bit courageous. Here you will find some helpful tips, tricks, and things to keep in mind when starting your welding journey. Even if you’ve been welding for a while already, you might learn a few […]
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Aside from automated welding processes, FCAW (flux-cored arc welding) and MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding are the two most efficient welding processes out there. Both machines have a welding gun that strikes an arc with the pull of a trigger, feeds the filler metal from a roll of wire, and has adjustable parameters on the […]
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So, you’ve decided to take up flux core welding. It’s not a bad choice, especially for those just starting out. The equipment is pretty user-friendly, and you can strike an arc with the pull of a trigger. It’s a lot easier than starting to learn stick, for example. While flux core is a more unorthodox […]
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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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Stainless and mild steel are the most used types of steel because of their high strength and corrosion resistance. The major difference is that stainless steel contains chromium, while mild steel has carbon as its alloy element. One question that arises is whether you can weld stainless to mild steel. Yes, welding the two and […]
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Steel and aluminum are highly weldable metals on their own. It’s easy to weld steel to steel or aluminum to aluminum. The question that always arises is whether you can weld aluminum to steel. The answer is yes but welding these two metals together can be problematic and requires welding prowess. Welding aluminum to steel […]
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Welding in space is possible using a process known as cold welding. On Earth, you need heat to weld two metals together. This entails heating the metals until you reach the melting point. But in space, you don’t have to use heat to fuse two metals. Cold welding is the best process to use when […]
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