Understanding welding metals is one of the fundamental skills needed to be a proficient welder. Every metal and metal alloy has a unique way of working and reacting to heat. Metals expand and soften when heated, leading to a multitude of applications. They also respond differently to the different welding techniques used. Examine each metal’s…
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is an exact and adaptable method used to produce high-quality welds. It combines metals using a non-consumable tungsten conductor while safeguarding the welding area from atmospheric pollutants with an inert gas like argon. The extraordinary control and adaptability of TIG welding, which can combine a multitude of metals including stainless…
When people use the words “stainless steel,” they often use it as an “umbrella” term, however, there are many kinds of stainless steel with a multitude of uses. Stainless steel is an alloy that is created by combining a variety of different base metals to produce a new alloy. Like with other alloys, the final…
There’s no scarcity of metal-containing materials. One that you might come across in your quest for the perfect metal is wrought iron. If you are like a lot of people, you might not know what it is or how it’s distinct from cast iron. Keep reading to find out what wrought iron is, the history…
If you are searching for the different “types of metal”, this post should help! You may be interested as to what the various types of metal are. Keep reading to learn more. Below are the different types of metal in greater detail: Copper Copper is reddish-brown in color and is found on all kinds of…