MIG welds are the most commonly used welding style by those that are fabricating or repairing items at home. The process seems simple enough, which is why it is so frustrating when the MIG weld comes out wrong. There are four main reasons why your MIG weld looks bad after you have completed the job. … Continue Reading
Some of the most common issues with welding come down to three things: But, there are certainly more reasons why your weld is not coming out the way you intended. This article will help you to identify and troubleshoot some of the most common MIG welding issues. Whether you are having issues with wire feed, … Continue Reading
Metal inert gas welding is one of the most common methods of welding. It is also less commonly known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW). However, popular as it might be, as with any method of welding, MIG welding is susceptible to porosity. There are many things that can cause porosity, with the most common … Continue Reading
Welding joins two or more metal parts together with heat, pressure, or both to form a joint as the parts cool. MIG Welding units require a shielding gas to protect the melted wire used to form that joint from particles and contaminants in the air. MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding tanks have gauges that measure … Continue Reading
Porosity can happen to even the best welders. That moment you see little pits in the surface of your weld or on an x-ray can be frustrating, to say the least. These small little defects can cause big problems compromising the integrity of your weld. There are two times to fix porosity. After it has … Continue Reading
Welding can be an intricate and complicated process, but if you find that your MIG welder is sputtering, it will undoubtedly make this process more difficult than necessary. Fortunately, there are many common reasons why your MIG welder might be sputtering, and they are all simple fixes. The top four reasons your MIG welder might … Continue Reading
Porosity can be a problem in any kind of welding, but it is particularly a problem with TIG welds. This is because TIG welds are favored for work where the weld bead needs to be pretty, and TIG rods don’t contain flux that cleans the metal and fights porosity. What are the causes of Porous … Continue Reading