Thomas Garcia
Thomas Garcia
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.

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5 Best Welders for Roll Cages: Easy-to-Use and Powerful!
One of the most critical decisions you will face when building your roll cage is what kind of welder to use. We examined a variety of welding machines to determine the best welder for roll cages. From a safety standpoint, the different processes for welding do not matter much. Whether you prefer MIG, flux-cored, ...
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Welding Titanium – Most Efficient Ways
Welding titanium is unlike most other welding projects, especially regarding the difficulty. There are so many nuances to consider, and making a mistake in any one of them could lead to a brittle end product. As such, you need to have the skill, in-depth knowledge of the metal, and the right equipment if you have any ...
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7 Best Welders for Aluminum – Exceptional Speed and Precision!
Aluminum is a tad trickier to weld than steel alloys and other common metals. Welding aluminum improperly can cause a serious burn through. The best welder for aluminum will offer you exceptional travel speed and better control among other features for the best welding results. The market is saturated with welders for ...
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Why Do Welders Starch Their Clothes?
Like most welding tools and gear, welders' clothing items don't come cheap. Welders are advised to use flame retardant or flame-resistant clothing as they last longer and are the best for this job since you deal with sparks and flame. Some welders have found a way of making their garments more flame retarding and ...
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5 Best Plasma Cutters with Built-In Compressor for Better Portability
Weirdly enough, some well-marketed plasma cutters with built-in compressors don’t live up to their hype. However, a lot of people assume they are excellent options because of a few good marketing campaigns. Being one of those people can easily turn south, and that is a situation to be avoided. For a guarantee that ...
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Undercut in Welding: What Is It, and How to Avoid?
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 ...
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9 Best Welding Helmets for Beginners: Perfect Tools for Learning
Arc welding was patented in 1890. Back then, it was a dangerous and challenging job only for the brave. Most welders used only black goggles to protect themselves. This crude equipment didn't do a lot to protect them from fumes and sparks, making them prone to injuries. It was not until the 1930s that the first ...
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8 Best MIG Welders Under 1000 – No Metal Can Resist!
Do you need a MIG welding machine at a great price? Whether you need a welding machine for simple projects at home or professional metalwork, a MIG welder is usually the top choice for many. But there are usually a lot of options to choose from, and they come at high prices, which is why you need to know the best ...
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Welding Thin Metal: Tips and Triks
While welding thin metals with less than 2mm thickness, special welding machines such as argon, acetylene oxide, or wire welders are used. This operation can also be carried out with an electric arc welding machine thanks to the latest technologies. However, with the use of the electric arc welding machine, the ...
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Welding Galvanized Steel: Safest Methods Considered
 Galvanized steel is commonly used in versatile industries that include construction, solar, telecommunication, automotive, and agriculture. What makes this material popular is that it has the elasticity and strength of steel and the protective zinc coating is resistant to corrosion, resulting in a robust ...