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...
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...
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...
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...
Golden Rules of Welding explains the basics of welding. Developed by Technoweld Director, Graham Fry who holds a Bachelor of Adult Education, international welding engineer, a vast number of nationally and internationally recognised supervision/inspection...
Are you looking to demonstrate your personal competence to existing clients and prospective employers? Perhaps you want to prove the competence of your welding staff to customers and clients? Gaining a CSWIP certification in the relevant welding related disciplines is...
Whether you have a small welding business or are a multinational manufacturing company, your ultimate goal should always be to create a high-quality product with a long lifespan. No matter how experienced your welders are, to consistently provide welding quality of...
Different types of welding inspections exist to keep pipes and structures safe and secure. Many building codes require strict protocols to project plan specifications and inspection guidelines. While modern science has developed techniques and equipment to inspect...
No matter what career you’ve chosen it’s usually a given that you want to improve your skills and move up the ranks. This is much easier to achieve if you work in a field where skilled professionals are in high demand, welding is one such field. According to the...
When it comes to the welding preheat measurement or interpass temperatures, you need an accurate way to measure the temperature. Efficient preheat and interpass measurements can be achieved with a variety of high-tech and old-school devices. Do you use the latest...
