Explosive welding is a welding process that uses a controlled detonation to join two metals together at high pressure which results in a durable metallurgical bond. This...
Magnetic pulse welding is a technique that uses magnetic forces to join two types of metal together. This process is very similar in nature to that of...
Underwater Welding – Expand Your Skills as a Diver/Welder
There have been many advances in welding in recent years. One of the numerous advances has led to the development of underwater welding. In fact, there are...
Thermoplastics that can be softened or shaped by heat are weldable. The electric hot air/gas welder has made it possible for even inexperienced users to “get the...
Laser beam welding (LBW) is a technique in which multiple layers of metal can be joined using a laser. The precision of the laser allows for narrow,...
Orbital welding is a process that has been in use for over 50 years. Orbital welding is a specialized field that requires special training and experience. It...
Welding Specialities: Introduction of Micro TIG Welding
With technology always advancing, developments in the welding world are coming faster and faster. With the introduction of micro TIG welding, it is now possible for welders...
Plastics Plastic is cheaper, lighter, more corrosion resistant, easier to cut and shape and drill, has a very low thermal conductivity, and a higher strength to weight...
Explosive Welding Explosive welding is a solid state welding process, that uses a controlled explosive detonation to usually fuse two dissimilar metals together at high pressure. The...
Plasma cutting is the process that is used to cut steel and other metals of different thicknesses using a plasma torch. An inert gas or compressed air...
Is it possible to weld together metals of different types or composition? Why would you need to wait 18 hours before picking up your weld piece after...
These days, in order to be marketable, a welder needs to be able to practice a wide variety of welding techniques like, submerged arc, resistance, high-frequency resistance,...
It’s not every occupation that can say “Barracudas like to watch.” Described by some as exciting, strenuous, and dangerous, underwater welding is one of the most difficult...