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Industrial Welding Specifications: Does MIG or TIG Fit Your Design?

Nov 30, 2017 2:41:16 PM

No one welding method fits all jobs. When you need a sheet metal fabrication that can shape common metals, such as stainless steel or aluminum, or you want to meld metal together for a variety of projects (from furniture to sculptures), MIG welding...

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Can Stainless Be the Best Steel for Welding?

Nov 24, 2017 12:03:00 PM

Steel is one of the most common metals used in welding. Combining iron with 2% of other elements creates steel.

Carbon steel is the most common, with a higher carbon content creating a stronger steel. Steel can be used with virtually any welding...

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Weld Defects: Heat Distortion Afterthoughts & 3 Ways to Fix Your Design

Nov 21, 2017 2:41:19 PM

Heat distortion is one of the most common defects that arise from weld specifications. From your end, it’s also one of the most preventable weld defects. You just need to speak your vendor’s language!

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Spot Welding Design: 3 Key Considerations

Nov 17, 2017 4:00:14 PM

Spot welding is ideal for stamping, assemblies, and sheet metal fabrications. There is no shortage of spot welding design considerations to keep in mind to ensure reliable, economical, and high-quality work.

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