Hard Facing: What is it & How to do it Correctly?
Hard Facing Hard facing is a type of welding that involves depositing a wear-resistant layer on a less wear-resistant metal. …
AWS-CWI examination
The AWS-CWI (American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector) examination is a highly respected certification for individuals seeking to become qualified welding inspectors. This category provides valuable information and resources to help candidates prepare for the AWS-CWI examination.
How to Remove Mill Scale?
Mill scale is the flaky surface of hot rolled steel, iron ores, and iron oxide products that is typically removed …
E7018M Welding Rod
E7018M Welding Rod is an improved version of E7018 welding electrode. ‘M’ represents stick welding rod to meet the USA …
303 versus 304 stainless steel
There are more than 150 types of stainless steel, each with their own characteristics and uses. This article covers the …
How is Steel Made?
How is steel made? In order to answer that question, one must first understand what steel is. Steel came from …
316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, What’s the difference?
When it comes to stainless steel, there are over 150 grades. But, only a handful of them are commonly used …
430 Stainless Steel vs other Steel
430 Stainless Steel is a non-hardenable ferritic stainless steel. It has good formability and weldability. It has good corrosion resistance …
Tubing Shapes
Metal Tubing Shapes Tubing is generally round, but there are other shapes available in the market. Each shape has benefits …
Melting Point of Metals
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a metal for high temperature applications or for heat treatment …
Types of Heat Treatment processes
What are the types of Heat Treatment processes? Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon and is one of …