TIG welding isn't rocket science, it's actually closer to metallurgy. We get it. Most hobbyists are at the limit of their comfort zone with MIG welding, and mostly in non-critical areas at that. Our ...

Welding. There’s something almost supernatural about being able to melt metal and use it to glue other pieces of metal together. It’s an experience you must have if you’ve never done it before.

Aluminum MIG welding—also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW)—is gaining traction across industries, and for good reason. As companies look for ways to reduce weight, improve corrosion resistance, ...

01]Set the flow of pure argon shielding gas to 16 to 18 cubic feet per hour (CFH) for aluminum that's up to 0.500 inch thick. A percentage of helium can be added for thicker aluminum parts to increase ...

Steve Martin had a bit that was like a fake infomercial where he says, “You can be a millionaire and never pay taxes!” The instructions were, “First, get a million dollars. Then,…” [Brandon’s] ...

Throughout these past few months, we've put together a beginner's guide that will help you explore the most basic fabrication fundamental - MIG welding. For Part III of the story, we decided to ...

Many different welding processes are used throughout the welding and manufacturing industry. The following good practices ...

As manufacturers, particularly in the automobile industry, continue to work toward incorporating lighter metals like aluminum with heavier steel, the ongoing problem has been how to successfully weld ...

Cambridgeshire-based intellectual property firm TWI has developed a method of joining thin metal that could change the way enclosures, contacts and RFI shields are fabricated. “It is an alternative to ...