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Why do we use Colour in Welding?
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 of both welds and adjacent metals do not just look great, the colours indicate a lot about the weld. They combine to enhance the finished object.
The Basics of Electricity in Welding
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 edges of the parent material to join the metal together…
WPS, PQR and WPQ: The Acronym Soup Explained
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...
AS/NZS/ISO 3834 – What is it and how can it help you?
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 management...
5 Golden Rules of Welding
The 5 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...
What is a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) & Why Do You Need One?
Why Do You Need a Welding Procedure Specification? 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...
What Types of Welding Inspections Should You Know About?
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...
How to Take the Next Step In Your Welding Career
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.
Thermo Crayons – Useful or Outdated?
When it comes to the welding preheat measurements, interpass temperatures or post weld heat treatments, you need an accurate way to measure the temperature.