Comfortably protecting yourself should come first in any industry. This is especially true within the business of welding, where your eyes can be exposed to different types of harmful contaminants. Welding helmets protect against this by ensuring flexible eye protection through shade adjustment. Setting your MIG Welding Helmet Shading depends on the style of helmet … Read more
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. … Read more
MIG welding is one of the most popular welding methods that exist. Considered one of the easiest welding methods to learn, there are two types of MIG welding: gas and gasless. There are many similarities between the two, along with specific advantages and disadvantages to each. Gasless MIG welders (aka self-shielding flux core) are capable … Read more
Some of the most common issues with welding come down to three things: Dirty workspace or materials Poor quality welding tips or fillers Too high or too low voltage and amperage But, there are certainly more reasons why your weld is not coming out the way you intended. This article will help you to identify … Read more
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 … Read more
MIG welding and brazing are both useful techniques to know in order to make strong, reliable repairs or to just join pieces of metal for do-it-yourself projects. While these techniques have a few similarities, they also have quite a few differences. So, what are the differences between MIG welding and brazing? Here are the differences … Read more