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 …
Welding Inspection
Tubing Shapes
Metal Tubing Shapes Tubing is generally round, but there are other shapes available in the market. Each shape has benefits …
Nickel 99 Welding Rod: ENi-CI
ENi-CI or Nickel 99 Welding Rod (Ni-99) is a stick-welding Cast Iron rod. Ni-99 rod is mainly used for welding …
TIG Welding Polarity
TIG Welding Polarity TIG Welding is a versatile and high-quality manual welding process although the weld quality such as welding …
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal
What are the Differences Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals? The basic difference between Ferrous and non-ferrous metals is that ferrous …
Tensile Shear Test for Spot Welds
Tensile Shear Test for Spot Welds The Tensile shear test for spot welds is the most widely used method for …
Soapstone for Welding: 5 Main Applications
Soapstone is a soft, dense material that is perfect for use in welding applications. Soapstone for welding applications is a …
MIG vs TIG Welding
MIG vs TIG Welding: Basics In this post I have covered the main differences between TIG Welding and MIG welding. …
Backing Bar in Welding
Backing Bar in Welding Backing Bar in Welding or Backing Strips are special shape materials (metal or ceramic or fiber …
How to Prevent Distortion in Welding
What is Distortion in Welding? Distortion in welding is a change in material shape due to high thermal stresses that …