Table of Contents >1. Why Does Steel Change Color When Heated?     1.1 Weld Colors Explained 2. Are Colors In Welding Good?     2.1 Color Scale     2.2 Colors In Stainless Steel     2.3 Colors in Titanium 3. How To Avoid Getting Colors In Welding     3.1 Control The Temperature     3.2 Proper Welding Technique     3.3 Shielding Gas Coverage     3.4 Adjust Post Flow     3.5 How To Get Colorful Welds? 4. Final Th ..read more

Table of Contents >1. What Is Welding? 2. Types Of Welding Processes     2.1 MIG Welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding)     2.2 TIG Welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)     2.3 Stick Welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)     2.4 Flux Core Welding (Flux-cored Arc Welding) 3. How To Weld - Step By Step Guide     3.1 Step 1: Choose the suitable process     3.2 Step 2: Grab The Right Equipment and Accessories     3.3 Step 3: Prepare The Pieces For Welding  &n ..read more

Table of Contents >1. What Is VRD in a Welding Machine 2. What Is Open Circuit Voltage? 3. How VRD Works 4. Should You Turn the VRD Function Off ?What is the Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) in a Welder FAQ Wondering what is VRD in welding? You came to the right place. VRD is an essential safety feature for stick welding, designed to prevent electrocution. Read on to learn how VRD works and when you should use this safety mechanism. Stick Welding Process Photo by @datboimiggz (TikTok) What Is VRD in a Welding Machine A voltage reduction device (VRD) can be a standalone element you add ..read more

Table of Contents >1. What Is Galvanized Steel?     1.1 How Zinc Coating Protects The Metal?     1.2 Applications Of Galvanized Steel 2. Welding Galvanized Steel     2.1 Health Hazards When Welding Galvanized Steel Products     2.2 Protecting Yourself From Zinc Fumes     2.3 Galvanized Steel Weld Preparation     2.4 Welding Methods For Galvanized Products     2.5 Re-galvanizing Steel After Welding 3. Quick Tips For Successful And Safe Galvanized Stee ..read more

Table of Contents >1. What Is Tack Welding? Understanding Its Purpose and Importance     1.1 How Tack Welding Works?     1.2 Types Of Tack Welds     1.3 Forms Of Tack Weld     1.4 Tack Weld vs. Spot Weld 2. Challenges Of Tack Welding     2.1 Proper Way to Tack Weld And Create Strong Final Weld 3. Pros and Cons Of Tack Welding     3.1 Advantages of tack welding     3.2 Disadvantages of Tack Welding     3.3 Alternatives To Tack Weld ..read more

Table of Contents >1. Importance Of Welding Safety 2. Welding Safety Hazards To Avoid     2.1 Welding Fumes And Gases     2.2 Arc Radiation     2.3 Electrical Shock     2.4 Burns, Fires And Explosions     2.5 Noise Exposure     2.6 Eye And Vision Damage     2.7 Vibrations And Repetitive Motion 3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Beginners 4. Welding Safety Tips and Guidelines For New Welders And Beginners     4.1 Read The M ..read more

Table of Contents >1. Types Of Metals Used In Industry 2. Most Common Welding Metals     2.1 Steel Welding Metal           2.1.1 Steel Alloys           2.1.2 Welding Steel     2.2 Stainless Steel Welding Metal           2.2.1 Stainless Steel Alloys           2.2.2 Welding Stainless Steel     2.3 Aluminum Welding Metal   &n ..read more

Table of Contents >1. What Are The Welding Rods?     1.1 How Do Welding Rods Differ? 2. Welding Rod Sizes Explained     2.1 How Is Welding Rod Diameter Measured?     2.2 Challenges Of Welding With Small-Diameter Rods     2.3 Challenges Of Welding With Large-Diameter Rods 3. How To Choose A Correct Welding Rod Size     3.1 Thickness Of The Metal And Electrode size     3.2 How Welding Positions Affect Electrode Size Choice     3.3 Welding Joint And Ele ..read more

Table of Contents >1. Fundamentals Of Flux Cored Arc Welding     1.1 Dual Shield Welding (Flux Core Welding With Gas)     1.2 Why Do Welders Use FCAW With External Shielding Gas?     1.3 Weldable Materials 2. Advantages Of Dual Shield Welding     2.1 High Deposition Rates     2.2 Deep Penetration     2.3 Easy To Use     2.4 Less Specialized Equipment     2.5 Suitable For Out Of Position Welding     2.6 Cost Eff ..read more

Table of Contents >1. Basic Electricity In Welding Explained     1.1 AC and DC Current In Welding          1.1.1 DC Welding          1.1.2 AC Welding 2. DC Polarity Explained     2.1 Direct Current Reverse Polarity (Direct Current Electrode Positive or DCEP)     2.2 Direct Current Straight Polarity (Direct Current Electrode Negative or DCEN)     2.3 DCEN Vs. DCEP Comparison 3. How To Choose The Right Polarity In Welding ..read more