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  1. Puddle Recognition Tips For TIG Welders

    Puddle Recognition Tips For TIG Welders

    In this article, you'll learn how to recognize puddle issues when TIG welding, if you are running too hot or too cold of an arc, and some tips specific for TIG welding stainless steel and aluminum.

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  2. How to MIG weld different metal thicknesses

    How to MIG weld different metal thicknesses

    We will explain how MIG deals with sheet metal, medium or "hobbyist" steel, and thick plates and what you will need to weld them successfully. By the end of the article, you should understand where MIG welding shines and where it comes short.

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  3. How to get the strongest flux-core weld

    How to Get the Strongest Flux-core Weld

    We will help you understand the properties of the strong weld and what can interfere with it to apprehend the solutions.

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  4. Stick Welding Electrodes Comparison: Which is The Most Difficult To Run?

    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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  5. How To Shape Tungsten Electrode For TIG Welding And Why?

    How To Shape Tungsten Electrode For TIG Welding And Why?

    This article will teach you which tip shape is suitable for your application and how to actually shape the tungsten electrode.

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  6. YesWelder MP200 Vs. CT2050 - Features Compared

    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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  7. #WhyWeWeld: Bryn Otto

    #WhyWeWeld: Bryn Otto

    In this blog post, YesWelder chats with Bryn Otto, a young welder who has big plans for the future. We discuss his work, studies, and the potential of monetizing social media for young welders.

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  8. #WhyWeWeld: Diesel D'Souza

    #WhyWeWeld: Diesel D'Souza

    We discuss the business of metal art and the process of turning one's passion into a career with welder and artist Diesel of @tig_devil.

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  9. MIG vs. MAG Welding -  Is There a Difference?

    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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