After botching many welding jobs, I have established baselines for any weld I now attempt: 1. Clamp the pieces, then add more clamps. Professional welders can strategically spot weld pieces they are ...

Spatter can originate from rapidly expanding gas bubbles in the weld puddle or in the metal drops that transfer from the end of the electrode. Expanding gases can cause drops to explode like an ...

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 ...

Becoming a proficient, or at least a decent, welder is easier than most people think. It's also an extremely beneficial skill to acquire since it can open up to you a whole new world of vehicle ...

The joy of laying the perfect bead is a delicate art. Master the craft and ordinary mild steel becomes a blank canvas of invention. POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more ...

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 ...