The selection and preparation of tungsten electrodes for GTAW is essential to optimize results and prevent contamination and rework. Getty Images
Tungsten is a rare metal element used to make gas t...
What is flux-cored arc welding?
Flux-cored wire arc welding is a welding method that uses the arc between flux-cored wire and workpiece to heat, and its English name is simply FCAW. Under the actio...
ER70S‑6 conforms to AWS A5.18. The designation breaks down as follows:
ER – Electrode or filler rod
70 – Minimum tensile strength of the deposited weld metal: 70,000 psi (~490 MPa)
S – Solid wire
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The preparation work before welding is as important as the welding process, which is directly related to the welding quality and effect of the finished product.
1. Electrode drying
The purpose of ...
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (abbreviated as SMAW). The principle is: an arc is generated between the coated electrode and the base metal, and the welding method using the arc heat to melt the electr...
Consider the physical properties, mechanical properties and chemical composition of the weld material
1. Structural steel welding, generally consider the principle of equal strength, choose to me...