When you break a component or item that’s made using cast iron, it can be a nightmare to repair. Many a welder has been bought undone by a small repair job for a friend or family once they are presented with something made from cast iron. You’re usually full of confidence about any repair job … Continue Reading
While looking for some scrap metal to weld, a reader asked me if rebar can be welded. He had a good bit of unused rebar rods from a finished construction business. Therefore I wrote up some useful information on the topic. Rebar usually consists of a mild steel alloy, which is one of the most … Continue Reading
Soldering tinplate is a fun and simple way for anyone to learn the basics of soldering. It can be a useful skill to have, especially if you plan on doing certain roofing and wall repairs in the future. Of course it can also be something you learn to use on tin cans just for fun. … Continue Reading
Recently I explored how to repair weld your broken key which generally is made out of bronze alloys. In this article, I would like to take a deeper look into welding bronze in general. Welding or Brazing? Metals are not easy to work because they are heat reactive. Different methods were used to shape the … Continue Reading
Nickel is a common alloying element and therefore is welded as part of different steel alloys. The question is now, can you weld Nickel as a base alloy. And what do you have to keep in mind when welding nickel-based or Nickel rich materials. Generally, welding Nickel can be done with most welding processes. Hot … Continue Reading
If you haven’t welded mild steel before or welded anything, mild steel is a great place to start. Compared to welding other metals such as Aluminium and stainless steel, mild steel can be quite forgiving, but that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be a walk in the park. Generally, mild steel is welded by … Continue Reading
Gluing silver might need to be done for several reasons, including restoring a broken piece of jewelry or gluing silverware together. There are many precautions to take into consideration if you are attempting to glue silver. You can glue silver. To do so, make sure that the items are clean and free of any dirt … Continue Reading
Tool steel has a low carbon content and can be welded using conventional methods. It is important to use tools specially designed for tool steel due to its high tensile strength, hardness, and wear resistance properties. Tool steels are often used in cars and other industrial projects. Read on to discover ten of the most … Continue Reading
When welding in the aerospace industry, there is hardly a way around getting in contact with a Chrome alloy. And since Chrome has a couple of very interesting chemical properties, welding Chrome might also be relevant to you. Generally, Chrome and Chromoly can be welded with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG) … Continue Reading
Countless questions have reached me about Aluminium welding. I compiled 11 Tips for TIG welding Aluminium in a previous article. However, getting an extra machine or learning an additional process might not be the right option. Therefore here is my dedicated article for MIG welding Aluminium. Aluminium can be welded with GTMAW/MIG Welding using an … Continue Reading