Posts Tagged ‘TIG welding’

Protect yourself during welding

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Welding is an art where iron, steel and other strong materials are joined together with the help of a molten solution which when cooled down forms a solid bond between them. The molten solution is generated using electricity and high transfer of heat energy. As such it involves high intense sparks and heat in the whole process. This process is mainly done to manufacture planes, ships and other kinds of metal appliances and things we use on a day to day basis.

Welding is a very simple process to learn and perform. Anybody who has the likes for it can easily adapt in the industry. However, no matter how easy it might seem to be, it is certainly one among the dangerous activities pursued by mankind. As it involves tremendous amount of heat energy and high intense sparks, it can be quite harmful for us if we are not protecting ourselves with much care. The sparks can damage our eye sight and cause burns in case if skin is exposed to it. The fumes can cause lung and other heart related diseases if inhaled. People have even died catching fire while performing the art. Thus you must always take every necessary measure to protect yourself while you perform welding.

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What is welding?

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Welding is the process by the means of which two metals are joined through the application of heat. It is a common industrial process as well and can also be carried out at our homes for simple repairs. When the weld is made with a good forge, it is very hard to detect with the naked eye. Also the joint that is made though welding is strong and this can be used to make solid structures. There are different process associated with welding that increases the effectiveness of the weld. Welding can be used in many situations. This can include joining metals in a bridge together to form a strong connection to joining two metal rods in a window that would complete a structure. This way it has big and small applications. It is one of the primary methods meant for the joining of metals which helps to create strong bonds and connections between metals.

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Welding Training and Research

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

There has been a lot of research in the field of welding. The use of welding to join metals has been so widespread that continuous efforts have been taken to improve on the standard and quality on welding. There has been a great amount of research that has gone into the whole process of welding which has resulted in welding becoming a staple and simple means to join two metals together. Today, the equipment that is available for welding help to create stronger joints and also the work can be done with more precision than it originally could have been done. CNC welding has become very popular in the industrial world today. There are many crash courses and workshops that are made for people who would like to take up their career as welders. The best subject to focus on would be CNC welding as this is the current scenario in the world of welding today.

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Process of welding

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

The primary process of welding is the creation of an electric arc between the electrode and the metal. This arc should be stable and maintained between the electrode and the metal. The arc is created when electricity is passed through the electrode. A consumable or a non consumable electrode can be used in the process of welding. The welding process melts down the metals and the two melted metals join in their molten form to form a slag. When this cools down, the metals are joined together where they were melted at and become one whole structure. This creates a strong bond between the two metals that does not yield to pressure or wear and tear. In case of a consumable electrode, the electrode might melt and form a part of the weld.  This will make the join even stronger between the two metals. There are many different types of welding used for different purposes.

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Classification of metal arc welding electrodes

Friday, April 29th, 2011

The metal arc welding electrodes are used for welding or joining two metals together. When we talk about these electrodes we also have to talk about the coating of the electrodes. There are heavy coated electrodes and light coated electrodes.

There are also bare electrodes. There are several factors by which the right electrode is chosen. Resistance to corrosion is the most important on the list.

The electrodes must be coated so that they are resistant to atmospheric corrosion which would otherwise render them useless. Material ductility is another factor that is considered before choosing the coating.

Also the position of the weld is necessary to choose the material as well. Another very important factor that should be chosen to choose the metal arc electrodes is the strength of the weld that is required. If you choose an in adequate electrode then it may affect the quality of the work.

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Things to know before you purchase a welder

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

You might have decided to purchase a welder for yourself. There are a couple of things that you should remember before you purchase your welder.

There are different types available in the market. To make your choices clearer you should be first clear with the purpose of buying a welder. Are you pursuing welding as a hobby or are you planning to go professional?

The various applications that the welder can handle are dependent on the built in features that come along with the welder. You should also keep in mind the amount of power that is required to work the welder.

Do you have access to the required power necessary for the arrangements? If you don’t then you might want to purchase an additional power kit. Also you should consider if the welders are portable.  If they are portable they can be moved along with you in your work area. This would make your work simpler.

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Differentiation of Consumable and non consumable electrodes

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

There are two types of electrodes that are used normally during a welding process. This can be a consumable electrode of a non consumable electrode.

Consumable electrodes are the ones that would have significant changes in their structure when they are used. This is to say that these electrodes would be consumed in their use. Non consumable electrodes are the ones that are not consumed during the process of welding.

Some welding processes require a flux coated electrode. These electrodes when used would create a smoke around the weld. This would help to stop the air around the weld. Also a consumable electrode can melt and mix with the weld creating a stronger bond.

Therefore the choice between using a consumable and a non consumable electrode lies between the types of metal that is set up for welding. A consumable electrode can aid in the process of better elimination of impurities.

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Types of TIG Welders

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Though welding is a process that looks complicated, it only needs patience and basic understanding of few welding rules to master the technique. There are many types of welding process that are carried over but TIG Welding has its own set of uses and advantage that cannot be compensated by any other methods of welding.

TIG welding is a process that offers a lot of control over the welding process. Technically we can say that this is a process that uses a non consumable electrode which is known to be the tungsten electrode. One of the main area where this technique is widely used is in welding process to weld stainless steels as well as few other non ferrous metals like that of aluminium, magnesium in addition to copper.

When it comes to the different types of TIG Welders we can basically divide them into five different types. They are power I-TIG 200, power TIG 200 DX, power TIG 225 LX, power TIG 250 EX and the power TIG 315 DX.

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Advanced TIG Technology is the way to go

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Our world has evolved over the years. Man has adapted to every spheres of life and made the fullest of earth’s potentials. From cavemen to hunters, to inventors I can rightly say we have become technologists in today’s era. Innovation and creativity had been the only source of success and will be forever.

Birth of technology hasn’t made us stagnant. It itself has evolved from its initial stages and thus has revolutionized and modernized our ways of lifestyle. We are in the age where technology can behave like humans.

Has welding technology undergone enormous developments? Yes indeed. It is not so difficult to learn or handle anymore. Experience just produces better quality welds but even the inexperienced do undertake welding as part time jobs these days. The new TIG technology helps you to complete welding tasks faster, expend less effort, tackling bigger projects and allows you to do the same with lesser man power. It is quite expensive but manageable.

The newer technology tools are quite capable and reap several benefits when it comes to welding. Some of its core benefits are mentioned below;

• Superior arc and weld puddle in both AC as well as DC applications
• Faster travel speeds and greater productivity
• Superior weld quality and better bead appearance
• Optimizing bead profile
• Easier to learn and handle
• Smaller heat affected zone, reduced warping
• Low installation and operating costs
• Consistent welding

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Tig welding equipment

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Tig welding is also known as tungsten inert gas welding. In this process a non consumable electrode is used to complete the weld. This is generally meant for motorsport enthusiasts. Usually a shielding gas is used to protect the weld are from contamination from the environment. If you are look for some welding work on your automobile then you should look TIG welding process and equipment. Normally TIG welding equipment is able to weld together steel or stainless steel material. This will help to make quick repairs and modifications. This equipment should be easily able to fit in your garage. Portability is the key here. You should make sure that you have a portable wielder that runs on a 6500 watt generator. This will help in maneuvering the equipment to the work area.  Always look for something that packs a punch as welding equipment. A machine that packs out 225 amps is sure to give you a sturdy performance. Also there are pulse machines available that will help you to modulate the settings of your welding machine that will help in a better finish of the project. Look for something that has both amperage and features. This versatility will help to make your projects better every time.

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