Welding Talk

Welding Talk – Choosing a TIG Torch

In this week’s Welding Talk we help you decide whether to go small, medium or large with your TIG torch, or whether gas-cooled o...

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Jeanette

Welding Talk – to Pulse or Not to Pulse; Is That Your Question?

Is pulsing a must-know technique that you must learn as soon as possible? Or is it an esoteric indulgence to be deferred until you...

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Jeanette

Welding Talk - Choosing Tungsten Electrodes

This week we’re looking at tungsten electrodes. Which one is right for your TIG project and should you choose single-process tun...

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Jeanette

Welding Talk – TIG Cups; Ceramic of Glass?

If there’s one process that brings out personal preferences and polarises opinions about welding accessories and consumables, it...

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Jeanette

Welding Talk – Gas Purging

Have you been trying pipe welding with stainless steel for the first time and noticed unwanted discolouring due to oxygen contamin...

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Jeanette

Welding Talk – Welding Dissimilar Metals

This week Welding Talk introduces you to welding dissimilar materials. Whether it’s mild steel to stainless, or ferrous to non-f...

Posted on November 6, 2019 by admin

Welding Talk - Reducing Spatter in MIG Welding

The difference between spatter and splatter is real and important. The New Oxford Dictionary of English defines spatter as to ‘c...

Posted on October 30, 2019 by admin

Welding Talk - Choosing a Welding Helmet

Choosing a welding helmet correctly is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and productivity in an amateur ...

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Jeanette

Welding Talk - TIG & MIG Brazing Basics

This week’s Welding Talk is about MIG and TIG brazing. Maybe you’re new to metalworking and believe brazing’s right for your...

Posted on October 9, 2019 by admin

Welding Talk - Welding Defects

Avoiding common welding defects We all know that any weld is only as good as the material preparation, welding technique, equipmen...

Posted on October 2, 2019 by admin

Welding Talk - Material Preparation

Welding: material preparation matters Talk to successful welders, welding equipment and accessory firms, and professional bodies a...

Posted on September 25, 2019 by admin

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