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How to Weld Copper – MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding Copper Overview Copper is a unique and highly conductive metal that plays a critical role in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC industries. While copper’s excellent thermal and electrical conductivity makes it a great material for applications involving heat and electricity, these …

ESAB® Renegade VOLT™ ES 200i Battery-Powered Stick and TIG Welder Battery-powered welding used to be a dream. Not anymore. With the ESAB Renegade VOLT™ ES 200i, that dream has turned into a shockingly powerful, fully functional cordless welding solution. This machine isn’t just a novelty or a backup tool; it’s …

How NOT to Stick Weld Mastering stick welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding or SMAW) is as much about knowing how NOT to Stick Weld as it is about following the right steps. Many welders, especially beginners, unknowingly form bad habits that limit their weld quality, cause frustration, or even lead to …

How to Set MIG Welding Amperage and Wire Feed Speed Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is a cornerstone in fabrication, manufacturing, and repair industries. Its efficiency and relative ease of learning make it popular, but achieving consistently high-quality welds hinges on understanding and controlling its core parameters. Among the most …

FEIFANKE 55A Plasma Cutter Review: A Budget Beast for Clean, High-Frequency Cutting Introduction Looking for a reliable plasma cutter that won’t break the bank but still delivers clean, accurate cuts across a variety of metals? Say hello to the FEIFANKE 55A Plasma Cutter (FKC-550H). This high-frequency plasma cutter has been …

A Guide to Selecting All-Purpose Welding Rods we’re diving deep into four of the most commonly used stick welding electrodes: E6010, E6011, E6013, and E7018. These rods each have their own personality, with different arc characteristics, flux compositions, penetration profiles, and power source requirements. Some hit hard and deep, others …

E9018 Welding Electrode: Comprehensive Guide to Specifications, Applications, and Operating Parameters Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), or stick welding, is a cornerstone process in metal fabrication and repair, valued for its adaptability and simplicity. The consumable electrode is the heart of SMAW, providing filler metal, shielding gases, and flux. Within …

Understanding Blowholes in Welding: Causes, Prevention, and Inspection In the world of welding, we encounter various challenges. Welding isn’t just about melting metal; it’s about creating strong, reliable joints that meet specific standards. However, imperfections known as welding defects can arise, which may compromise the integrity, strength, and appearance of …

Weld Metal Dilution Rate When you’re laying down a weld, there’s a quiet chemistry dance happening under the hood—the weld metal dilution rate. It might not sound too flashy at first, but trust me, understanding weld dilution can make or break your weld’s quality, strength, and life span. What is …

AWS A5.17 Submerged Arc Welding Consumables – A Complete Guide What is AWS A5.17? AWS A5.17 is an official specification from the American Welding Society. It provides detailed standards for carbon steel electrodes and fluxes used in the Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process. When a manufacturer wants their consumables (like …