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Welding Equipment Maintenance: Tips and Checklist
Welding equipment needs regular care to work properly and last longer. In this article, we cover simple maintenance tips, from checking cables and cleaning your welder to replacing worn parts. We also explain how to protect your equipment during use and storage.
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Why Does CO₂ Cause More Spatter in MIG Welding?
Pure CO₂ usually produces more spatter in MIG welding than an argon/CO₂ mix, even when the settings are correct. This article covers how CO₂ affects arc behavior, why short-circuit and globular transfer throw off molten metal, and how argon blends reduce spatter.
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How to Tell When Your Welding Settings Are Wrong
Wrong welding settings can affect weld quality, but how can you tell when something is off? Arc sounds, weld pool behavior, and weld appearance can all reveal signs of incorrect settings. Knowing what to look for can help you identify problems and make the right adjustments.
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Is Welding Dangerous?
Welding risks extend beyond sparks and hot metal. This article covers fumes, arc radiation, electric shock, fire, and hazards during cleanup. Learn how training, fume control, and protective gear reduce risk, and which jobs require qualified professionals.
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Common Aluminum Welding Problems: Troubleshooting, Causes & Fixes
Aluminum welding problems often come from contamination, poor heat control, or wire feeding issues. Common defects include porosity, burn-through, lack of fusion, and cracking. This article covers the causes of these problems and practical fixes for MIG and TIG welding, from surface preparation to equipment setup.
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#WhyWeWeld: Rosa String Works
Jerry Rosa of Rosa Stringworks brings broken instruments back to life. He has even built a sawmill without written plans. We talk with him about his most memorable projects and how he is passing his skills on to his grandchildren and viewers on YouTube.
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Can You Weld Painted Metal?
Welding through paint can leave a joint weaker than it looks. This article explains the effects on weld quality, the fume and fire hazards, and how much paint to remove. It covers hidden coatings behind or between parts and precautions for older or unknown paint.
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Laser Welding Safety: Hazards, Risks, and Safe Practices
Direct and reflected laser beams can injure eyes and skin, while welding fumes and fire create additional hazards. This laser welding safety guide covers protective gear, controlled work areas, ventilation, and safe practices to help protect you and nearby workers.
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How to Read a Weld Puddle: A Beginner Guide
Learn how to read a weld puddle by watching its leading edge, sides, width, and movement. This beginner guide explains what a good puddle looks like, what common changes mean, and how to adjust travel speed, angle, arc length, or stickout across four common welding processes.
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