Titanium has many advantages, which is why it is often used in applications where metals like steel or aluminum were previously preferred. It has a greater strength-to-weight ratio than steel and is attractive for systems where minimizing weight, like race cars and space vehicles, is a premium objective. However, leveraging…
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When it comes to TIG welding steel, the focus is mostly on stainless. The more common and widely used mild steels are typically thought of as being welded with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). Using high-quality Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) also known as Gas…
One way to get a welding job is to wander into a structural steel shop in steel-toed boots, permanently stained jeans, and a ragged hoodie covered with burn holes and make a few welds. If the supervisor is satisfied with the weld, the welder may be asked to start that…