Blogs about Orbital Welding techniques and best practices.
Welding technology investments only become successful when manufacturers take the small details into account. These details can include weld parameters such as feed rate amperage, oscillation, and the material used during the process. Electrode selection, likewise, represents a relatively low-cost detail; however, an improperly selected electrode can result in thousands…
In welding process discussions, importance often is given to the metal’s chemical composition, the heat input, and other weld parameters. But the importance of shielding gas for the creation of pure and high-quality welds should also be considered. A wide variety of shielding gases—such as argon, helium, hydrogen, and nitrogen—protect…
Tungsten electrodes are preferred in welding because they create excellent fusion in arc welding processes such as GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) or PAW (Plasma Arc Welding). However, the same electrode can cause inclusions that present an issue during high-spec weld applications. To reduce the tungsten inclusion during GTAW, welders…
The science of metallurgy focuses on the chemical, physical, and mechanical composition of a metal and its alloys. And it carries special importance for welders because a metal’s attributes may be altered during the fusion process thermal cycles. Basic knowledge of welding metallurgy is, consequently, a great benefit for welders….
The various grades of stainless steel are known for their excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and smooth surface finishes. These properties are attributable to the composition of stainless steel, which contains chromium, nickel, carbon, and other alloying elements. Depending on its composition variation, stainless steel offers several grades to suit…
Commonly present in small proportions in steel and its alloys, sulfur is generally introduced through the iron ore or fuels. The sulfur content in the steel mix dramatically affects the mechanical attributes of the metal. In most cases, sulfur is considered an impurity that can cause issues like reduction of…
One of the fundamentals of welding is the understanding of the different types of weld joints, their usage, and their importance in a variety of applications. Among the different weld types, some of the most basic weld designs observed in welded components include butt weld and fillet weld. While both…
Industry 5.0 is the next phase of industrialization to extend new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data to accomplish increased productivity and efficiency in the manufacturing sector. While Industry 4.0, or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, was characterized by increased automation and smart…
Purified water systems are present across biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical, and other industrial applications where water treatment is needed. The purification process frees the water from contaminants like chemical compounds and organic/inorganic substances. Consequently, most of these systems use corrosion-resistant materials, with stainless steel often preferred for its additional advantage of…
Nuclear power has provided a large-scale and efficient source of energy for decades. While both fission and fusion reactions can produce energy, the practicality of building the reactors depends on the process and reaction containment procedure. Fission power can be controlled, and despite its disadvantages, such as radiation, it is…
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