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What's the Best Mild Steel For Welding?

May 31, 2019 8:34:36 AM

Mild steel is ideal for welding and metal fabrication. Low carbon mild steel is extremely versatile as a weldable metal -- carbon percentages cap out at around 0.25-0.30% -- and have few, if any, unnecessary alloying elements. Mild steel is less...

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Contract Welding Services: Why You Shouldn't DIY

May 24, 2019 7:50:25 AM

Welding is a process that uses very high heat to join two metals together. The process also involves letting these metals cool, which is called fusion. Welding melts metal together to create a flush and smooth finish. There are many different types...

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What Is Marine Grade Stainless Steel?

May 17, 2019 12:39:22 PM

From the roofing of buildings to the knives in your kitchen, stainless steel is used throughout the world for many different purposes. Due to it's brute strength and resistance to corrosion, stainless steel has become a very important material for...

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6 Things to Ask a Sheet Metal Fabricator Before Signing a Contract

May 10, 2019 7:28:17 AM

Signing a contract is a major legal commitment, and you can't back out of once the deed is done. Up until you've both signed the contract, everything's negotiable.

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Why is Welding 7075 Aluminum Impossible?

May 3, 2019 10:01:00 AM

 7075 cannot be safely welded for structural purposes, and here's why.

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