This article is an amalgamation of two articles originally from the Fabricator: Aluminum GMAW: Winning the battle with wire feed & The difficulties of aluminum MIG wire feeding in welding From automotive manufacturing to shipbuilding and trailer fabrication, aluminum continues to be an increasingly popular material due mainly to its high strength-to-weight ratio and its […]
Read moreCosts! What does it actually cost to make one widget? That’s never a simple answer. There are direct and indirect costs. There are costs that decrease (or increase) the more widgets you make. There are fixed costs and there are variable costs, and there are opportunity costs: could you have used your resources in an […]
Read moreIn all your planning and goal seeking to make your welding productive and profitable, don’t forget to include your welder. There are 7 essential variables that the welder controls. You want to make sure he knows them and how to control them. When set properly, it will lead to quality and productive welds. 1. Wire […]
Read more“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” Albert Einstein The welding process is no longer a mystery, it’s an engineered science. The days of magic and superstition are over. The body of knowledge is deeper and more helpful. Quality control and welding inspectors are well acquainted with […]
Read moreTensile strength is a measurement of the force required to pull something such as rope, wire, or a structural beam to the point where it breaks. Yield strength – The stress a material can withstand without permanent deformation. This is not a sharply defined point. Yield strength is the stress which will cause a permanent […]
Read moreOne only needs two tools in life: WD-40 to make things go, and duct tape to make them stop. Choosing the right tool for the job is a great skill. It makes problem solving so much easier. You save money and become a hero; the possibilities are endless. Not all the right tools are associated […]
Read moreWhen you start learning how to TIG weld, there are two things that are going to happen to you. One, you’re going to learn a big word: ambidextrous. Two, you’re going to take an eye examination with your welding hood on. In the latter, you must score high (“cheaters” are allowed – inside joke). And […]
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