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 […]
Continue readingMetal 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 […]
Continue readingStainless 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 […]
Continue readingSteel 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 […]
Continue readingWelding 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 […]
Continue readingAlso referred to as reinforcement bar or reinforcement steel, rebar is used to enhance the structural strength of concrete. It is usually added to concrete for use, especially in large structures. Rebar has almost the same thermal expansion coefficient as concrete; thus, the two will contract and expand at the same rates, which begs the […]
Continue readingStainless steel is a generic term referring to various steel types that vary based on certain characteristics. There are various ways you can weld different kinds of stainless steel, and flux core is one of them. In recent years, flux core welding has gained popularity due to its ease while welding, using even basic machines. […]
Continue readingPot metal mainly refers to types of metal that are made from several inexpensive metals. They are also referred to as die-cast Zinc or monkey metal. These originated from non-ferrous metals which were melted into a pot for casting. The pot metals can be welded, although the process may be a bit difficult. Due to […]
Continue readingAlthough it is possible to weld in the rain, practically, it is such a risky task. Welding equipment generates a lot of energy, so there’s always the risk of being electrocuted. There is amperage traveling via your leads to the weld, as well as amperage running back into your machine from the ground lead. The […]
Continue readingMetal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is one of the most popular welding methods for home projects and professional work. It’s relatively easy to learn, and it can be used on a variety of materials, including cast iron. But you need to do it with great care to avoid cracking due to its high carbon levels, […]
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