Source for Welding Tips
Written by Admin on January 4, 2009 – 11:36 pm -Most of us tend to think of welding as an industrial occupation and visualize automobiles rolling down an assembly line. But the art world is home to some skilled and creative welders who put welding tools to a different use, one that would surprise us with the beauty that evolves from fire and metal. Canadian artist blacksmith David Robertson is one such talented individual who over several decades has developed a wealth of knowledge about welding. And he generously shares those welding tips on his website, so if you’re in the mood to learn then head on over there. There’s a lot good information so add this site to your list of welding resources. When you’re done, go check out his Gallery for examples of his artwork. It’s... more
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Max Performance for your Water Cooled TIG Torch
Written by Admin on September 2, 2008 – 4:33 am -10 Great Tips for Setting Up and Maintaining Your Water-Cooled TIG Welding System by arc-zoneauctions Most of us are all too familiar with TIG torch failure. However, by properly setting up your equipment, you can minimize your chances of TIG torch failure while maximizing performance and reliability. This is a very good article written by eBayer arc-zoneauctions on TIG welding. Read the rest of the article here. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed! Read More →
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Welding Safety & Certification
Written by Admin on August 17, 2008 – 2:42 am -By Aurel Radulescu Welding is one of the most resourceful activities in the world. Defined as a fabrication process that is used to join materials, welding often requires the melting of a material before joining it to another through the use of heat. The welding industry employs a large number of workers and, because it is a dangerous job, it requires specialized training and certification. In addition to pre-employment training, welding also requires specific safety measures that must be followed by every worker. The proper knowledge combined with today’s technology can reduce the likelihood of injuries related to welding. However, the risks associated with any job can never be completely eliminated. Because welding commonly involves exposure... more
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Overview Of Oxyacetylene Welding And Cutting
Written by Admin on August 17, 2008 – 2:35 am -By Jeff Bowerman Oxyfuel welding is a process that uses heat created by a gas flame to melt the base material. The gas flame created by combustion of oxygen and a fuel. Common fuels are propane, butane, hydrogen and natural gas. Oxygen and acetylene burn at between 5600 and 6300 degrees, it is the hottest of any gas flame and is capable of melting almost any metal. Oxyfuel welding with acetylene is called oxyacetylene welding, or simply gas welding. The Oxyfuel process is versatile, it can be used for cutting, heating, soldering and brazing. It can be less expensive than arc welding and is portable. Oxyfuel welding can be used to weld any thickness if metal. However Oxyfuel welding can be difficult to master, and there are some serious safety... more
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MIG Welding Advantages
Written by Admin on August 17, 2008 – 2:31 am -By Aubry Sharpe There are many advantages that MIG welding has over other welding types. In this article we will discuss quite a few of them. First of all it is fairly easy to learn MIG welding. You can become pretty good at quality welds in a short amount of time. You can buy a decent MIG welder for under $500. Also, many of these machines will be able to run off of a standard 110v outlet. Cleanup from a welding session is minimal. The next advantage is speed. Because a solid continuous wire is used there is no need to change rods. There is also no need for chipping the weld, as the amount of slag is minimized. Quality welds can be produced faster that most other welding types. You should be able to achieve a higher output of work compared... more
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An Introduction to Arc Welding
Written by Admin on August 17, 2008 – 2:25 am -An Introduction to Arc Welding By Aazdak Alisimo The most common method of fusing metals with heat today is arc welding. Arc welding is not a modern discovery per se. It might be said to date all the way back to 1800 and the first carbon electrodes. In 1800, Sir Humprey Davy demonstrated an arc between two carbon electrodes. The sudden surge of electricity that caused the arc created a tremendous amount of heat. It did not take long for people to realize the fact that arcs could be used to fuse metals. Arc welding history might be said to have begun with this remarkable demonstration, but it would be another 90 years before the first arc welding process was patented in the United States. In 1890, in Detroit, Michigan, C.L. Coffin applied for... more
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What Is The Difference Between A MIG Weld And A TIG Weld?
Written by Admin on August 17, 2008 – 2:14 am -By Steve Bishop A MIG welder and a TIG welder can be used during welding, which is the process involving the fusing together of metals by melting the metal where they meet and will be joined. In many cases, pressure and / or filler material is used to aid in the fusion process. Both MIG and TIG welds are types of arc welding, which utilizes the concentrated heat of an electric arc to join together metals by fusion of the parent metal by a consumable electrode. Depending on the material to be welded and the electrode used, the process utilizes either direct or alternating current for the welding arc. The MIG weld process, or Metal Inert Gas weld, fuses the metal by heating with an arc. With this type of weld, the arc is placed between the filler... more
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Intro to Welding and Metalworking Supplies
Written by Admin on August 16, 2008 – 7:55 pm -Welcome! Welding and metalworking involves a huge number of people in this country, from welders putting together automobiles to assembling specialized equipment for nuclear research projects. Even around the home there are many occasions where you just want to join two pieces of metal. This site is designed to provide a source of high quality, bargain priced welding tools. These are expensive, and its always a good thing to find a good deal on a major purchase like welding equipment. We tap into the huge market provided by eBay, where millions of buyers and sellers transact deals every day. You will find everything from plasma welders costing many thousands of dollars to simple units you can use at home. Like any other activity that involves... more
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Job Prospects Look Good for Welders, Solderers, Brazers
Written by Admin on April 3, 2008 – 5:22 pm -Welder photo credit: nagillum There has been a shortage in skilled trades workers for quite a few years, as retirees are not being replaced by a younger worker pool and/or the export of many of the jobs to cheaper overseas markets as well as increased use of automation/robots in the workplace. The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that while employment growth overall in the manufacturing sector may be below average, the prospects for experienced metalworkers look good in terms of opportunities and compensation. Most metalworkers are in the manufacturing sector, primarily in fabricated metal product manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, architectural and structural metals manufacturing,... more
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