There are many different types of welding, which can be used to produce different results or weld different materials with specific needs. One of these types is stick welding, or “shielded metal arc welding” (SMAW). This name comes from the stick-shaped electrode. It’s the simplest of all welding processes—the electrode heats up and melts the […]
Read MoreMIG Welding vs. TIG Welding
When you need to join metal parts together, welding is the best solution. Welding uses heat or pressure (or both) to form a solid, long-lasting joint between two pieces of metal. There are many different kinds of welding, all of which achieve different goals and produce different kinds of results. Two of the most popular […]
Read MoreThe Basics of Flame Cutting
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Flame Cutting
In 1903, two French engineers stumbled upon a method of combining a superheated flame and a stream of pure oxygen to shape and separate steel. The process came to be known as oxygen-acetylene metal cutting. The marvel of this new technique quickly spread across the world. Today, more than 100 years later, oxygen-acetylene cutting, or […]
Read MoreAn Overview of Beam Rolling
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Metal Rolling
Steel is one of the most incredible materials on the planet. It’s extremely strong, durable and, best of all, malleable. Though it’s relatively easy to create, steel can also be bent and formed into all manner of shapes. This makes steel one of the popular construction materials to work with because contractors can have their […]
Read MoreWhat Precautions Do I Need to Take with Structural Steel Projects?
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Steel Fabrication
Structural steel is one of the most durable, versatile and sustainable materials you can use in construction projects, but only if it’s installed and protected properly. Steel is susceptible to rust and corrosion, so if any moisture gets into the building frame, it will significantly shorten the building’s lifespan. It also needs to be insulated […]
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