A cracked wheel is undoubtedly bad news. Depending on the type and severity of the wheel crack, it can make it mildly hazardous to outright dangerous to drive your vehicle. Since most alloy wheels are made from aluminum, welding the crack would seem to be a viable solution. But, should you do it? There are … Read more
An O2 bung helps an oxygen sensor attach to a pipe and accurately measure the amount of oxygen flowing through it. Usually, O2 bungs are attached to the exhaust systems of vehicles to measure the volume of oxygen in exhaust gases. However, since the bung itself is cylindrical, welding it perpendicularly to another cylindrical pipe … Read more
For a strong and good-looking weld, it’s necessary to keep the weld surface free from any impurities to prevent contaminating your weld. Unfortunately, paint is one of those impurities that can affect your weld quality. Welding on painted materials also puts your health at risk. Whether you’re working on a new metal piece or a … Read more
Welding is one of the most popular trades that people get into. The welding industry has a lot to offer and many benefits for those looking at welding as an occupation. However, trade school options are available if you don’t want to indenture yourself to someone else with an apprenticeship agreement. To choose between a … Read more
One of the golden rules to creating a strong weld is to have a clean work surface. However, you may not always be lucky enough to have a workpiece that’s pristine. The problem is that metals possess great strength, but they also rust once they contact water or moisture. Thus, one of the most common … Read more
Brazing is a method of joining two metals together using a molten filler metal. Brazing is different from welding, as none of the base metals undergo thermal melting. Instead, the joint is formed by the bond between the filler metal and the base metal pieces. In brazing, the melting point of the filler metal or … Read more