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When you’re MIG welding, you’re going to need a shielding gas to keep your weld clean. (Unless you’re going with a flux-cored wire, but that’s not what we’re talking about). Which Gas Do You Need for Your MIG Weld?Welding Town There are a few different gas mixes that you can get, and they all do slightly different things. Unfortunately, there’s…
Material thicknesses in fabrication and manufacturing can vary widely according to the application — and each has its own intricacies when it comes to MIG welding it. Thinner materials, in particular, pose some unique challenges. From the potential for distortion to the risk of burn through and more, it’s easy to make mistakes. That’s why it’s important to have a solid understanding…
Whether you’re a hobby welder or a professional in the trade, DIY projects can be loads of fun. But it’s even better when you have plans to work from that have been tried and tested, so you know your labor will pay off. We have a list of 55 projects, both small and large, from simple ones to more challenging ones designed for indoor and outdoor use. Each project has been made at…
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Part of what makes aluminum great is that it is so lightweight. It is also an incredibly sensitive metal. Being naturally more porous, the metal is more subject to contamination during welding. Since it is more sensitive, it also is subject to heat distortion. Check out some of these aluminum welding projects and admire the overall craftsmanship required to work with this metal. Perhaps you might find you want to try your hand at one. The 14 Aluminum Welding Project Are: 1. Battery Tray Materials:1/8” Aluminum plate, 6” turnbucklesTools:Welder, grinder, angle iron or sheet metal bender, hammer (optional)Difficulty:Moderate Watch how the designer builds a battery tray for his truck. He removes the battery, makes paper templates based on the dimensions…
Material thicknesses in fabrication and manufacturing can vary widely according to the application — and each has its own intricacies when it comes to MIG welding it. Thinner materials, in particular, pose…
