Stick welding, formally known as shielded metal arc welding, ... Lap Weld. A lap weld is when you join two pieces of metal that are overlapping each other. As with a T-joint weld, ...

Learning to weld is a big undertaking and there's a lot to take in. Here's how to get started with MIG, TIG, and arc welding.

1. Choose your method. There isn't one welding process suitable for all applications, so you need to consider these factors: the type and thickness of the metal you're welding, how big the job is ...

Last month, we presented the basics on setting up a TIG welder as the groundwork for the next few write-ups on actually making things with a TIG welder. Here we explore some TIG Welding Techniques.

TIG is a useful welding process for bike frames, lawn mowers, door handles, fenders, and more. Plasma Arc Welding. Plasma arc welding is a precision technique and is commonly used in aerospace ...

Chip off the slag with a welding hammer, and then use a 36-grit grinding wheel to knock the beads down to the surrounding metal. To ensure a flat, flush surface, move the grinder along the weld ...

Living with Arc Welding Spatter. By A.F. Manz; Mar 01, 2009; Spatter can originate from rapidly expanding gas bubbles in the weld puddle or in the metal drops that transfer from the end of the ...

In stud welding, the heat of an electric arc drawn between the fastener and the work melts a quantity of metal, ... Arc-Welded Studs. Nov. 15, 2002. In stud welding, ...