by Graham Fry | Oct 17, 2018 | Articles, Publications, Resources
MIG welding of aluminium can be performed in the short, spray or pulsed arc. The advantages of the pulsed technique are that spatter formation is reduced and a wire electrode with the next largest diameter can be used. The larger diameter wire is easier to feed and,...
by Graham Fry | Oct 17, 2018 | Articles, Publications, Resources
The shielding gases used for stainless steels differ from those used in GMA welding of unalloyed steels since they contain much less active gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. This is necessary to prevent excessive oxidation of the passive layer responsible for...
by Graham Fry | Oct 17, 2018 | Articles, Publications, Resources
The collective term ‘structural steel’ refers to unalloyed and low-alloyed steels, fine-grained structural steels that are suitable for welding mild steel. The choice of the most suitable shielding gas depends mainly on the type of filler metal, the material thickness...
by Graham Fry | Oct 17, 2018 | Articles, Equipment, Welding
Buster Boats The future of Power Boating World-class aluminium welding precision with Kemppi X8 MIG Welder Buster Boats are manufactured at the Inha Works located in Ähtäri, Southern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. The boat range varies from four meters to over...
by Graham Fry | Oct 17, 2018 | Articles, Publications, Resources
Abstract In fabrication or construction, the goal is higher product quality with improved performance. This is especially important with relation to the GMA and TIG welding processes. I have heard many people comment to me that shielding gases only protect the welding...
