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Does Welding Aluminum Weaken It?

Welding aluminum is very different when compared to welding steel, both in technique and in results. Welding aluminum generally will weaken it, and for a few different reasons. The main reason is...

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How to Weld Cast Iron to Steel

There's a pretty wide range of reasons why someone might want to weld cast iron to steel. Whether the end use is structural, decorative, or something in between, there are ways of making these two...

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Cast vs Forged Steel: Which is Better?

Forging and casting are two of many ways to make metal parts. Whether you're doing this, or welding, or machining, each method has its own pros and cons. Casting is a method in which metal is...

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Tips for Turning Titanium

Titanium machining is often discussed for milling, but there isn't a lot of available information on turning titanium. While most titanium is usually handled by milling, it's not uncommon to turn...

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Forge Welding: Flux or No Flux?

Besides all the regular uses, forge welding is necessary for anyone that wants to try their hand at making Damascus steel. There are many ways to do it, and each person generally has their own...

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Can You Use Argon CO2 Mix for TIG Welding?

Usually, TIG welding is done with pure argon as a shielding gas and an argon-CO2 gas is used for MIG. However, with a massive rise in popularity of multipurpose welders that can do both MIG and TIG,...

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