Aluminium welding is a fine and delicate process. It requires a specific set of tools and techniques in order to get a clean, neat and durable weld. However, it is common for inexperienced welders to make mistakes when welding aluminium, which can lead to expensive repairs and do-overs because aluminium is not cheap. Here are…
Aluminium is a marvellous material. It’s extremely strong yet lightweight and has a range of handy applications in just about everything, from sports to construction to electrical technology. Like other metals, however, aluminium requires machining and welding to shape it for the right applications. While there are various ways to weld aluminium, there are several…
Like any other metal, aluminium can be successfully welded to form a variety of joins and shapes. However, unlike other metals, aluminium is uniquely tricky to work with. This lightweight yet durable material has several properties that make welding aluminium a little complicated. Therefore, the right equipment and, especially, the right set of skills are…
There are many people out there who claim to be able to do welding; however, it is critical that a welder do the job correctly. A bad welding job not only looks ugly but could lead to joins failing. This could lead to costly repairs and, in the worst-case scenario, catastrophic damage to equipment, as…
Welding is one of the most necessary and useful aspects of production and fabrication. However, there is no escaping the fact that welding is inherently dangerous. Being considered “hot works”, welding exposes welders to numerous potential hazards, some of which can result in severe injury or death if not properly managed. Let us take a…
Welding stainless steel can bring with it a unique set of challenges, as the material has a unique set of properties that need to be considered when attempting to create good joins. Stainless steel welding can be tricky, particularly for novices, because it is a very efficient heat retainer. This means that overheating the metal…
Welding aluminium to steel can be a bit of a challenge, even for the most skilled welders out there. While it is definitely achievable, there are some things to note before you can try to weld the two materials together. The type of techniques and processes used when welding aluminium are different to the techniques…
The techniques and best practices for welding aluminium are very different from those of welding steel. Here are some common challenges with aluminium welding and how to address them. ALUMINIUM WELDING VS STEEL WELDING To start, more often than not, what you find is that welding aluminium requires the welder to follow some special procedures….