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Flux-Cored Wire Vs. Solid Wire
This article will explore the differences between flux-cored wire and solid MIG wire, including their pros and cons, so that you can make an informed decision.
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Shielding Gas For MIG welding
This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the various shielding gases used in MIG welding, their properties, benefits, and drawbacks, and when to use each one for optimal results.
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Welding Shielding Gas Overview
Shielding gases play a crucial role in welding to this day, so we will discuss their properties and good and bad sides.
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Stick Welding Electrodes Comparison: Which is The Most Difficult To Run?
This article will teach you about the commonly used stick welding electrodes for carbon steel, their pros and cons, and you'll learn which are more difficult to run.
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YesWelder MP200 Vs. CT2050 - Features Compared
This article will break down all the differences between the MP200 and the CT2050 to help you decide which of these two welders is for you.
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MIG vs. MAG Welding - Is There a Difference?
Both MIG and MAG welding fall under the common name "gas metal arc welding" or GMAW. However, MIG (metal inert gas welding) and MAG (metal active gas welding) have one significant difference — the type of used shielding gas. In this article, we'll examine the difference between the MIG and MAG welding processes and explain what each is meant for.
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How Much Do Welders Earn? - Welding Jobs Overview
Welding jobs are incredibly rewarding if you love hands-on work. Nothing else matters when you put your hood down and strike that arc. The best part? Welding pays well. This article breaks down the best welding jobs and explains the needed skills, certificates, level of difficulty, and of course, the US salary range for each.
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MIG, Pulsed MIG, and Double Pulsed MIG Explained
This article explains standard MIG and how pulsed MIG and dual pulse MIG technologies solve some inherent issues with basic gas metal arc welding (“GMAW”).
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A deep dive into underwater welding
Underwater welding is a unique specialty within the world of welding, which we explore in this blog post, with input from welding instructor Keith Riggins. We discuss how underwater welding differs from welding topside, what safety precautions must be taken, and how welders can benefit from an underwater welding certification.
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