MIG, or metal inert gas welding, is a welding process where a solid wire electrode is supplied to the welding gun and pool to join materials. While it is different from other types of welding, MIG...
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The introduction of low-cost flux core welding equipment makes home and hobby welding attractive and affordable. The convenience and ease of use of these machines open the world of metal...
Have you heard that welders insist on drinking milk? Do you wonder why? We will explore the reason welders drink milk and if it is scientifically based, or a myth. Welders drink milk to filter out...
Can You Get Lead Poisoning from Soldering? Here’s the Truth!
Soldering is the process of permanently bonding two pieces of metal together by melting solder, which is a metal alloy that typically has a high lead content. This leads many to wonder, “Can you...
There are a variety of different types of welding gloves on the market today, and they all serve slightly different purposes. Once you know the type of welding you’ll be doing, you can narrow it...
TIG welding is one of the most versatile welding methods out there. Since the tungsten electrode is non-consumable, the option of a filler rod allows for flexibility in the use of this technique on a...
