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Properties of Metal for MIG Welding Prep

Posted by John Esposito on Mar 9, 2017 12:00:00 PM

It is very important to be familiar with the physical property of metals. It’s just as important to know the terms and measurements used to identify them, as well. There are three classifications of common properties – all of which are used to define metal. They are:

Topics: Metals

MIG Welding and Metal Surfacing

Posted by John Esposito on Feb 10, 2017 9:51:00 AM

First off, you might want to know what the heck surfacing is?  Surfacing is the process of rebuilding and/or protecting metals by adding metal alloys or ceramics.  These materials can be applied to a metal as either a powder or a solid.  Surfacing might seem like a needless, time-consuming task when you want to just grab your gun and weld, but it has some real advantages. Surfacing a part using a metal alloy or other material can: 

Topics: Metals