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When it comes to welding, heat input is one of the most important factors that can affect the strength, quality, and performance of a weld. If you apply too much …

When I first started working with fillet welds, I quickly realized how important it was to understand their strength. Fillet welds are everywhere in welding—from structural beams to small metal …

Rust can be a real headache, especially when it starts eating away at your tools, car parts, or even household items. I’ve dealt with rust on everything from welding equipment …

When I first started welding, spatter was one of the most frustrating things I had to deal with. No matter how careful I was, those tiny molten metal droplets would …

Heat input is one of the most important factors in welding. It determines how much energy is transferred from the welding arc to the base metal, affecting penetration, weld strength, …

One of the first things I learned when I started welding was that heat is everything. Too much, and you can burn through the metal or weaken the weld. Too …

Understanding how to calculate welding strength is crucial for ensuring welds are strong, safe, and able to handle the expected load. When I first got into welding, I didn’t realize …

When I first started working with aluminum, I quickly realized that welding it is a whole different challenge compared to steel. Aluminum has a lower melting point, oxidizes quickly, and …

Welding is an essential process in many industries, and shielding gas plays a crucial role in producing strong, clean welds. But what happens if you try to weld without shielding …

When I first started welding, one of the biggest challenges I faced was controlling heat input. It wasn’t something I paid much attention to at first, but I quickly learned …