by Graham Fry | Jun 14, 2019 | Technoweld
In part 3 of the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) blog, we will discuss the power circuit. Often people forget the basics when setting up gas metal arc welding machines, it’s these basics that create a lot of frustration with welders. Welding is complex but it doesn’t...
by Graham Fry | Jun 11, 2019 | Technoweld
Mechanical property is a material’s capacity to cope with a range of applied external forces such as shear stresses, load, weather conditions, and time. Mechanical engineers can measure the ability of the metal to resist shearing, stretching, twisting, compressing or...
by Graham Fry | Jun 3, 2019 | Technoweld
There is a myriad of reasons you might, or might not, like your welds or metal to display a variety of colours. You may be a sculptor creating a new piece of welded steel artwork, the colours are unlike anything else. Welding in itself is an art. The various colours...
by Graham Fry | May 30, 2019 | Technoweld
Arc Welding is the process by which two pieces of metal are joined together by the use of electrical energy. Arc welding creates an electric arc that melts the base metal and typically a filler wire. The subsequent pool of molten metal then solidifies and fuses the...
by Graham Fry | May 17, 2019 | Technoweld
The basic requirement of welding management is having a qualified welding procedure and qualified welders to AS1554 or AS3992. When starting a project, it is important to understand what the project requires, or you may get caught out. As a minimum, the purchase order...
by Graham Fry | May 9, 2019 | Technoweld
AS/NZS/ISO 3834 – What is it and how can it help you? Although your business may be certified to ISO 9001 and compliant a business quality management systems, this does not necessarily mean you have adequate control over your welding operations. Having your...