GMAW Common Wire Sizes: BRZ, (CuSi), AL, SS (CrNi), CS (Fe) 6mm / .023” 8mm / .030” 9mm / .035” 0mm / .040” 1.2mm / .045” (3/64”)
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Propane vs. Acetylene
When considering fuel gasses to be used with Oxygen, for welding, cutting & heating metals, there are a few common choices. Acetylene is common, but LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gasses) such as Propane, MAPP, and others are a good alternative. There…
Pulsed MIG Welding on Thick Material
A Primer for Pulsed Welding Cost-effective, portable, high-deposition joining of thick materials made possible Carbon Steel and Aluminum THE WELDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 10, 2018 BY: RHONDA ZATEZALO, RYAN KONDRAT In applications that require high deposition rates, pulsed welding reduces heat input,…
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Can’t Wait for FABTECH 2019!!!
FABTECH 2019 is November 11-14 in Chicago FABTECH brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to Chicago November 11-14, 2019. More than 48,000 attendees and over 1,900 exhibiting companies are expected to gather once again to celebrate metal manufacturing…
CTWD – Stick Out
CTWD - contact tip to work distance, can be referred to "arc length" or "stick out" The distance from the contact tip to the work to be welded on. Proper contact tip to work distance ensures proper penetration of the…
Use MIG Pliers for proper CTWD
Use MIG Pliers! not side cutters
Welding with Aluminum GMAW-P
All positions GMAW with Aluminum.