What’s the best filler material for welding overhead? When welding overhead, the type of filler material isn’t necessarily a factor. You should always use the appropriate filler material for the type of welding and application you’re working on. Instead of simply changing out the filler material, adjust your techniques and/or welder settings as well to compensate for the change in …
The Top 25 Reasons You Should Learn How to Weld
Why should you learn how to weld? The world will always need welders. Welding skills and the related working knowledge retain value in a variety of fields and applications. Knowing how to weld opens the door to a myriad of creative opportunities, the possibility to travel and set your own hours, and ultimately, professional success. Becoming a welder can be …
How Do On/Off Welding Magnets Work?
Magnets are a staple of any welding shop. Whether you’re positioning pieces together for fusion or picking up stray shards of metal from around your workspace, having a magnet on hand can make many projects much simpler. A favorite among welders? The on/off magnet. There are many unique benefits to being able to simply flip a switch and ‘turn off’ …
Are Welding Fumes Toxic?
The toxicity of welding fumes has been a matter of immense concern amongst welders, before inferring if they are indeed toxic, it will be essential to have a good grasp of their compositions and the mode of generation. Welding fumes refer to the solid metal suspended in the air which forms when vaporized metal condenses into tiny particulates. When this …
What are all the types of casting defects?
Introduction Casting is a manufacturing process, in which hot molten metal is poured into a mold box, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape of the metal to be formed, and then allowed to solidify. That part solidified is known as a casting. Casting is a very versatile process and capable of being used in mass production of …
Can You Reuse Casting Sand?
Sand casting is one of the oldest fabrication methods around, and it’s not hard to see why the technique has stood the test of time. Using sand has some definite benefits compared to other casting methods, such as plaster or die casting. One of the biggest perceived benefits of this method is that casting sand is reusable. This makes it …
What to Consider When Setting Up Shop in Your Backyard
For avid welders, having an at-home shop is about as good as it gets. Some welders choose to set up shop in a garage or other storage-type space, others opt for the great outdoors. Backyard welding is a great option for welders tight on real estate, but still looking to work on project from the comfort and convenience of their …
What Is Each Type of Welding Rod Used For?
One of the major problems that most beginner welders run into is that they are not familiar with what each welding rod is used for. This can be one of the frustrations in getting started in welding. However, I can tell you that even though I’ve been working in welding for quite a few years, there are certain substances that …
Repairs Without Welding: Cold Metal Stitching
What is cold metal stitching and what is it used for? Cold metal stitching is used to repair cracked metal that cannot otherwise be mended via traditional methods, such as welding. The process of cold metal stitching implements specialized inserts that join the broken metal again across any cracks. You can use cold metal stitching to repair cast iron, cast …
Which is Stronger: Forging or Casting?
Forging and casting are both manufacturing methods for metal parts. Most metal pieces you encounter spanning all kind of different sizes, industries, and applications are made using these two popular manufacturing processes. Which method you use depends on a variety of factors from level of intricacy and budget constraints to strength requirements for the final piece. Because forging bends solid …