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Transferred vs. Non-Transferred Plasma Arc Welding

Mar 27, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Plasma arc welding works by ionizing gases at high temperatures. Hot ionized gases are commonly referred to as plasma. Ionized gas that conducts electricity transfers an electric arc to the welding surface. The arc’s extreme heat welds two metal...

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Advantages of Seam Welding

Mar 20, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Seam welding is among the most popular welding processes for joining metals in a continuous weld. Highly preferred by welders, seam welding is practical for use on metals such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and tungsten.

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Ultimate Guide to Sheet Metal Thickness: What You Need to Know

Mar 13, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Understanding the sheet metal theory is imperative to great welding and engineering experience. Since sheet metal contributes to the most significant percentage of metalworking processes, every welder should have a definite knowledge of this subject.

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Things to Consider About Sheet Metal Bending in the Design Process

Mar 6, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Bending is one of the most popular metal fabrication processes. This involves the manipulation of flat sheets of steel, aluminum, brass, and other metals by pressing and bending to obtain new usable shapes.

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