What is Pulse Welding for MIG and TIG
Pulse welding is a process that is used in Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). The pulse process works by quickly varying the current between a high and…
What Do the Numbers on Stick Welding Rods Mean?
When stick welding, you’ll need to know what the different types of stick welding electrode numbers mean and what applications they’re suitable for. Some of the key considerations are welding materials,…
How to Choose Welding Rod Size and Amperage (Chart & Guide)
This page serves as a point of reference and a guide for selecting the right stick welding rod size and amperage to get the best results when stick welding. These guidelines…
Making a MIG Gun Last in Harsh Manufacturing Environments
Whether it’s a high amperage application, high or low ambient temperatures, or humidity, harsh manufacturing environments can be tough on welding equipment — including MIG guns and consumables. Confined, cluttered or dirty…
7 Tips for Improving MIG Welding
Want to improve your MIG welding? By following these seven tips, you can take your MIG welding operation to the next level and ensure you are as safe, efficient and…
10 Mistakes in Running a Welding Operation and How to Fix Them
With so many factors to monitor — equipment, weld procedures, filler metals and MIG gun consumables — it’s inevitable that mistakes will occur in most welding operations on any given day. Human…
The Basics: MIG Troubleshooting
Like any welding process, MIG welding has its complications. Even so, there is no reason to let common problems slow you down. With a bit of knowledge and some solid…
The 10 Common Weld Defects You Should Know
Engineering has always recognized the existence of imperfections and working with tolerances. Tolerance is the term that defines the degree of acceptance before imperfection. Thus, any tolerance should only be defined for a…
9 Common Welding Problems and How to Fix Them
Welding is an important part of the metal fabrication process. However, there are many different issues that can arise from welding. Without proper technique, there are many different problems that…
How to Weld Exhaust Pipe with Stick ,Flux , MIG and TIG Welding
It is typical for an automobile’s exhaust pipe to require minor repairs after a time. Currently, there’s no need to visit the garage to weld the pipe. Welding exhaust tubes…
