Thomas is a professional welder who gained his certification several decades ago and learned all the nuances of this job since then. When not at work, Thomas loves fishing in a lake near his summer house.
After welding your metal pieces together, the post-welding process is important if you want to have a smooth and aesthetic finish and keep your customer satisfied. Weld beads may be a filler that reinforces the welded joint but sometimes you don't want them ...
Corten steel is known for being difficult to weld. However, this is only partly true. What is actually difficult, however, is the welding process itself. This is because Corten steel is best welded with electrodes and the surface later must be removed.
If you want to weld Corten steel, you should definitely use ...
If you're a serious welder, then you would have at one point come across pot metal. However, not everyone knows what this type of metal is, talkless of the right pot metal welding techniques. If you've come across this type of material, you can't just go ahead and start welding.
Failure to know what this metal is ...
Steel has always been one of the more popular welding materials in the market since it’s so easy to work with. However, the same cannot be said of cast iron. It’s a lot more brittle and harder to work with, and hence welders typically avoid using it altogether. That said, welding cast iron to steel or other sheets of ...
When learning a new skill, many people make the mistake of jumping onto the stuff that needs years of training before mastering the basics. Before you start learning different welding techniques it is important that you become well-versed with the basic techniques and equipment. You may rush through the lessons and ...
Unless you are a professional welder with solid experience, or you have had some training, it is hard to know if your MIG welder is well set up for optimal performance. Without the correct settings, you may have a difficult time achieving the best results for different tasks you take up. Before setting up your MIG ...
Today, welding machines are used by professionals and DIYers alike. There are many types, almost as many as materials to be welded. These machines are also used in the construction of pipelines carrying critical fluids such as gas, water, and oil. However, not every welding machine is built for this demanding ...
Those who are new to welding often want to know the difference between direct current welder and alternating current welding. So, today, in this AC vs. DC welding comparison post, we plan to put an end to those questions. So, what is the difference between AC and DC welding?
Well, both machines are connected to the ...
While shop welding is the most common type of welding, field welding can be more challenging. Welding in the workshop gives you the freedom on welding equipment to use but, for instance, not all welders are suitable for field welding. In this post, we will tell you what field welding is, how it differs from shop ...
The work of a welder is not only to weld metals but to do everything possible for the weld beads not to have discontinuities and defects. The job of metallurgical surgeons (welders) is to make quality weld joints. For this, they must know what a defect is and what a discontinuity is.
Welding undercut is one of the ...
