MMA welding uses a high intensity electric arc to weld the workpiece to the electrode. It is also called stick-electrode, arc welding or SMAW. The MMA process If you are completing a weld using an MMA welder, the electrode must be fed through manually. This is the filler metal and will conduct the current. The…
There are different types of welding and using the right process will make a big difference to your project. The wrong weld can mean having to start over. Two popular methods are Stick and MIG welding. Both are excellent at creating good welds, but there are some differences. Stick welding can be better in some…
Rebar is invaluable for building projects and being able to join two pieces can add to the overall stability of the construction. Welding the rebar is a great way to achieve this, but can you do it? The short answer is yes, you can, but not all rebar will react the same way. What is…
There are several welding processes available, with different advantages and applications, and some are better than others. But one thing all these welding processes have in common is the use of gases. Welding gases play crucial roles in welding processes, such as shielding the weld pool from contaminants in the air and heating the filler…
MIG welding is one of the most commonly used welding processes due to its productivity, deposition rates, adaptability for automation, and versatility. All of these are all well and good, but what exactly is MIG welding? Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is an arc welding process for fusing metals. Fusion is achieved by heating…
In MIG welding, you can either push or pull the welding pool. But this can be somewhat confusing for new welders who often wonder which of the two techniques is better to use. In MIG welding, strength of the weld is often the most crucial factor. Pushing a weld results in lower penetration, and…
Viewing a solar eclipse can damage the eyes permanently but harm can be avoided if one is willing to apply proper protection that can block out direct exposure from rays of the sun. The use of a reliable welding mask can provide adequate protection if certain implications are considered. What’s the draw? A solar eclipse occurs when…
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A welder is someone involved in the fabrication and repair of metals and other materials that can be welded using a variety of different welding techniques. If this is a profession that interests you, in addition to important information like the qualifications, certifications, and years of experience you need, the one thing you are likely…
Are you interested in taking your welding career to the next level? Perhaps you have given some thought to one of the more extreme welding career choices like an underwater welder, for instance. You would need to be sure it is something you want to do because it is one of the most dangerous jobs,…
Welders’ eyes, also known by other names such as welders flash and arc eye are the result of the cornea being exposed to bright UV light. Generally speaking, most minor cases of welder’s eye last for one or two days and require cold padding, eye drops, and a lot of rest. More serious cases require…
