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What is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding?

What Is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding? Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten …

Metal inert gas (MIG) welding joins together two pieces of metal, using an electrical supply …

MIG welding uses a hand-held gun that contains a spool-fed wire electrode, along with a …

Spot welding is a resistance welding process that joins metals together by applying pressure while …

What is Welding Spatter? Weld spatter consists of droplets of molten metal or non-metallic material that are …

If you’re interested in welding and have wondered, “What is SMAW?” we’re here to help …

What is Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)? Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) is a joining process that …

In the world of welding, your welder’s helmet is your shadow and probably your most …

Today we will learn about the types of welding flames used in gas welding. In …

What is a Steel? Steel is an alloy made up of iron with typically a …

There are various techniques used for manufacturing plastic parts. The choice of either is dependent …

Have you heard of galvanized metal? From pipes and fencing to screws and sheet metal, …

Lathe machines create sophisticated parts for medical, military, electronics, automotive, and aerospace applications. Read on …

Have you ever come across a machine called a “lathe”? You may encounter one in …

The elements can be classified as metals, nonmetals, or semimetals (metalloids). Metals are good conductors …