Metallurgy and Modern Metalworking
Metal may not make the world go ‘round, but it does make the world modern, in the most basic sense. Metal started out as esoteric substances hidden away in rocks. Once the properties of metals became known, those rocks became ore. The rest, as they say, is history....
The Importance of Shielding Gases
It’s all about integrity – not the welder’s, the weld’s. If you want a weld that is structurally sound – both now and in the long run – you want to implement a welding process that is gas-shielded. The weld pool or puddle is, during its creation, a very malleable and...
Argon-CO2 Welding
Argon and Carbon Dioxide are a match made in welding heaven. Argon is non-flammable and makes the ideal shielding gas for shielded arc welding. For aluminum, it is ideal all by itself, but for steel, carbon dioxide comes to its aid. The gas blend is shared at various...
Blended Gases For Stainless Steel Welding
Blended gases provide their combined properties to optimize the shielding process of shielded arc welding. Argon-Carbon Dioxide provides adequate shielding for a wide range of shielded arc welding applications on non-stainless steel, but what do you use for stainless...