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Ultrasonic Welding

November 16th, 2008

Ultrasonic generally refers to acoustic frequencies above twenty thousand hertz, which is the upper limit of human hearing range. These frequencies are, however, audible to certain animals such as mice, bats, dolphins, and dogs, all of which have a higher hearing range as compared to humans. The human inability to hear ultrasonic sound waves is […]

Welding Robots

November 13th, 2008

Welding robots are used in industrial welding processes and facilitate automatic welding. Welding robots work on the principle of robotics and are controlled by robotic equipment. They work on the algorithm, which is required for the computation of work command. Welding robots are designed so that they can operate under various conditions at high duty […]

Welding Helmets to Protect your Eyes

November 10th, 2008

Welding helmets are one of the most common accessories for someone engaged in welding. Indeed, the popular vision of the welder would not be complete without the helmet. Our national mythology includes the image of Rosie the Riveter and her welding sisters wearing welding helmets and protective face plating. But, what should […]

Understanding Arc Welding

November 7th, 2008

Amazing results from such a simple method. Conjoining two pieces of metal with tremendous strength and making this possible by harnessing the power of electricity. The electricity arc of an arc welder is so hot that it melts metal to a liquid form instantly. Harnessing the power of electricity is what made […]

Arc Welding Basics

November 5th, 2008

One of the most popular and common types of welding in use today is arc welding. Yet the average layman walking the street has little understanding of this welding process other seeing the blinding light flashing from a construction job site they may walking past at rush hour. Welding is basically just a fusion process […]

How Welding Helmets Protect Your Eyes

November 2nd, 2008

Welding helmets are the without a doubt the single most valuable item a welder has to protect himself. Welding helmets have been around for a long time and the technology has steadily improved. They are much more user friendly and offer far more protection. Still, there are a lot of misconceptions about how a welding […]

Robotic Welding Comes Of Age

October 31st, 2008

Robotic welding has come of age in the past few years. In advances in computer technology and robotics, simple, repetitive tasks in manufacturing are often performed by robotic welding devices, with a resulting savings in labor and an improvement in safety, since there is less human interaction and less chance for human error.
Trade shows and […]

Welding And Metalwork: Strength And Function, Part 2

October 28th, 2008

Metalwork is the art of making various objects out of metal. Most metalworkers are also called machinists. They make pieces of structures or machine parts also called metalworking. This is quite a complicated job that requires patience, precision, and some concrete math skills in geometry. Luckily most machine shops have computers that will do most […]

Welding And Metalwork: Strength And Function, Part 1

October 26th, 2008

Welding is the process of getting metal surfaces to join together by using high heat to melt them together. Vices are often used to hold the pieces of metal until they have molded together. Welded metal is very strong and it is often hard to tell if two pieces of metal have been welded together. […]

Beware: Welding Secrets

October 23rd, 2008

Read Our In-depth Review Of The Top Welding Information & Welding Download Services Before You Pay A Penny.
We review, amongst other things the Internet’s leading welding information download sites. For the past two months, due to a large demand from my loyal readers, my partners and I have been busy rigorously testing over 7 […]

Welding Microscopes

October 20th, 2008

Micro welding or micro-dimensional welding is a widely used and accepted process in today’s industry. The process is carried out under a welding microscope which helps to weld small areas with maximum accuracy.
Welding microscopes are specially designed to offer great control of part positioning and welding placement. They are provided with fine internal crosshairs, which […]

Welding Equipment - A Guide To Choosing Which Is Right For You

October 18th, 2008

Oxy-Acetylene Welding Equipment
Welding with the use of gas dates back to the middle of 1800’s where the mixture of oxygen and hydrogen were used in the making of jewelery.
Today we use a different mixture of oxygen and acetylene which together can produce a flame temperature in excess of 6000 deg f. This type of equipment […]

Is it Worth Planning a Career in Welding?

October 16th, 2008

However one may have selected welding as one?s profession for life, one should not dismiss planning as the most important ingredient in building one?s advancement. Why should one plan a career in welding? Because planning in advance is the only way to obtain outstanding results. Essentially it may be true for any career. But […]

Welding Supplies

October 13th, 2008

The leading manufacturers that are spread throughout the nation supply welding machines and other spare parts used in welding through their shops and retails stores. WeilerDirect.com is a supplier of Lincoln and Hobart welding machines and other accessories like welding helmets.
Hobart supplies spot welders, oxy-acetylene torches, spot welders, resistance spot welders, and welders/generators are […]

Welding Jobs

October 11th, 2008

Automation is the current trend in all fields and is replacing the need for large workforces. The Bureau of Labor released a study in 1996 stating that welders, cutters and machine operators held about 453,000 jobs. The location of the jobs was in the automobile and fabricated metal product, and petroleum or chemical product manufacturing […]

Welding And Mokume Gane: The Important Connection Between The Two

October 9th, 2008

In the United States, and all around the world, there are an unlimited number of different jewelry pieces and styles. Jewerley is a popular accessory that is worn by many men and women. In fact, it is quite possible that you are wearing at least one piece of jewelry right now. The only problem with […]

Learn How To Weld or the Top 10 Welding Mistakes

October 6th, 2008

Welding is a complex subject, and this article is far from being comprehensive on any aspect of it. However, one thing that it attempts to cover is a few absolutely necessary requirements and a number of basic beginner mistakes that one can easily avoid.
As a quick introduction, the most frequently used and easiest-accessible […]

The Portable Rod Oven: An Indispensable Welding Tool

October 3rd, 2008

The portable rod oven is an indispensable welding tool to have while on the welding job. As one of the many welding accessories available to welders, the welding rod oven - also referred to as an electrode oven, hot box or welding electrode stabilizing oven - has been refined and redesigned over the years in […]

Welding Defects - How to Prevent Them!

October 1st, 2008

This article covers some welding defects that are sometimes overlooked or not considered. Each welding project requires careful considerations. They include:
- The process, the type of welding i.e. stick, MIG, TIG.
- The composition of the base metal and thickness.
- The welding position, i. e. flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead.
- The weld joint […]

See The Benefits Of Welding Safety

September 29th, 2008

Welding is much more than taking two joints and soldering them together. It’s a precise trade that requires proper training and education to perform safely and accurately. There’s nothing “simple” about welding and, in fact, it can be quite a dangerous undertaking. Considering this, welding safety, including proper gear such as welding helmets, is vital […]

oPetrol Developed Oxy-Gasoline Welding Torch, Will Acetylene Welding Torch Become a History?

September 26th, 2008

After cutting torch, oxy-gasoline welding torch has been developed by a company with a brand name oPetrol. Will oxy-gasoline torches terminate the history of acetylene welding torch?
Beijing, China, oPetrol, a Chinese manufacturer, has developed oxy-gasoline welding torch after their cutting torches and blowing torches, a revolutionary product that gives the hope to terminate […]

What About A Career in Welding?

September 20th, 2008

If you are interested in a career in welding, you will be surprised what the working world has to offer you. After you have established an education pertaining to welding, you will be on your way to a rewarding career. Welding can help you establish financial security and open many doors of opportunity for you. […]