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The Difference Between Forehand vs Backhand MIG Welding
There are a ton of little details in welding that make a surprising amount of difference. Some are obvious – the gas composition, the voltage, and the…
The Differences Between Welding, Brazing and Soldering
When you find yourself in a situation where you have two pieces of material, and you really would prefer them to be a single piece, you have…
The Role of Submerged Arc Welding in Heavy Fabrication
Can quality meet quantity? It sure can. The submerged arc welding process (SAW) is a specialized metal joining method applied when you need to weld extreme thicknesses…
Dry Ice Blasting Effective for Sanitizing Microbial Contamination
In the realm of food and beverage production, maintaining impeccable cleanliness is not just a matter of aesthetics; it’s a critical component of ensuring consumer safety and…
Beyond the Weld: Quality Assurance in Pressure Vessel Welding
Quality assurance is a critical factor for any pressure vessel welding job. Pressure vessels pose a significant danger to everyone working or living around them, as they…
Welding Cast Metals: Cast Iron, Cast Steel & More
Cast metals have a lot of benefits over more common versions of those same metals. Cast iron has better thermal conductivity than standard iron. Cast steel is…
Preheating in Welding: When and Why Is It Necessary?
Preheating is familiar to anyone who cooks or bakes, and it’s rare that a recipe doesn’t start with “preheat your oven to X temperature.” In welding, though?…
Underwater Welding: Challenges, Techniques, and Safety Tips
Underwater welding is an extremely challenging, technical, and complex task. It’s also extremely dangerous. Welding has many dangers of its own, from fumes to UV rays to…
Welding Speeds: Distortion, Stress, and Recommendations
There are only a few factors you can control when welding, and one of the easiest and most impactful is the speed at which you travel across…
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