Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as Manual Metal Arc Welding MMA) or more commonly as Stick Welding, is a type of welding that uses a filler rod or wire as one of its electrodes. The other electrode is usually supplied by a power source connected to the work-piece through a cable. In this…
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, more commonly known as TIG welding, is a manual welding process that uses tungsten inert gas (TIG) to protect the weld from oxidization and contamination. A TIG welder uses either a continuous or pulsed arc to fuse metals. This process is often preferred by welders because of its…
What is MIG Welding and how does it work? MIG Welding or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) is a relatively new type of welding technology. MIG welding was developed in the 1960’s by General Electric Company. Since then, this method of welding has gained popularity due to its ability to produce high-strength, defect free welds…
Fusing Metal – welding is the process in which two pieces of metal are fused together using heat and or pressure. Welding is therefore a fabrication process that is a crucial part of the manufacturing operations and, as with any manufacturing processes, the welding procedure used to fabricate a part or structure is dependent on…
Reverse polarity welding and when to use it is a question that crops up regularly. It is an important topic as it will drastically affect the quality of the weld. To understand when you should employ reverse polarity welding you need to have a grasp of current and polarity as a whole. In this article…
Can You Stick Weld Aluminum? The short answer to the question is yes, it is yes, you can weld aluminum using an arc welder. However, as you read on you will find that it is not a preferred process as it is a difficult skill to master and can produce ugly welds. Welding aluminium necessitates…
MIG welding nozzles, everything you need to know – In this article we will look to explain the intricacies of MIG welding nozzles and show you how to choose the right nozzle for the welding task at hand. MIG Welding also called gas metal arc welding, or GMAW for short. MIG Welding Nozzles – Introduction…
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Arc Machines (AMI). pioneers in the field of orbital welding have just released their newest orbital welding system, the M217. This welder follows on from their previous models, the M107 and M207 with the later and the M205 being deprecated. This new workhorse is offered as a compact unit creating ease of portability for on-site…