Casting Misruns : What They Are And How To Fix Them
Have you ever had a misrun casting defect while welding and wondered how you to avoid it in the future? A misrun is a metal pouring defect. It happens when the liquid metal isn’t totally filling the cavity mold when it pours. This can be due to a lack of molten metal fluidity, and faulty…
What Is Cold Shut In Casting
What Is Cold Shut in Casting? You broke your 3/4-inch crescent wrench trying to loose that fitting on some stubborn, rusty old plumbing. Let that sink in for a moment. You broke a 3/4-inch crescent wrench. Sure, you really put your back and shoulder into it to add extra torque, but the wrench shouldn’t break…
Strike it Rich: How a Welding Arc is Produced
How is a welding arc produced? In welding, the electric current travels between the electrode and the ground, creating an arc. This process is essentially like a miniature lightning bolt. The purpose of the arc is to melt the base metals together, fusing them in a bond. As a result, part of the metal is…
Can Welding Hurt Your Dog’s Eyes?
Your dog is your best friend and constant companion. Always by your side whether sitting on the couch or driving to the store. But is it safe to take your dog into the welding shop with you? There is common awareness around the need for eye protection for humans when welding to avoid damage to…
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.…
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…
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…
Can You Weld Something That Is Wet or Underwater?
Although it is a well-known fact that electricity and water do not go hand in hand, you can weld something that is wet. In fact, you might have heard of the term “underwater welding” in which the welding is carried out at high pressures underwater. However, you should note that this process is entirely different…
How Long Can Welding Leads Be
Weld for long enough and you’ll probably find yourself in a situation where the item you need to weld is not easily accessible. There are times where you would love to just be able to unspool a couple hundred feet of lead instead of trying to drag that giant car frame just a little closer.…
What are Welding Clamps Used For?
It’s likely you’ll see welding clamps on any “must have” list for welders. They’re an absolute necessity, and it would be hard for you to complete any major project without them. Welding clamps temporarily hold two pieces of material together tightly so you can weld them together in alignment. They’re especially useful for large sheets…