The edge joint is an outstanding weld that enables you to build metal structures. It also can add strength to an object by reinforcing metal with another layer of metal. There are several types of edge joints and different ways to create them. All of them work very well for building and reinforcing metal structures. […]
The groove weld is one of the most commonly used welds to join together two pieces of metal. The groove refers to the empty space that you create with a grinder to provide room for the weld. The groove enables better penetration and a weld that is flush with the two pieces of metal. The […]
Lap welds connect two pieces of metal when one partly lays upon the other or they meet at right angles. The weld offers you options for welding one side or both for additional strength. The weld often is used on sheet metal and makes the weld even stronger when you lay it on both sides. […]
Corner joint welding is a specialized process used to join two pieces of material that are connected at a 90-degree angle, creating an L-shape. Experienced welders know that many techniques are similar in the way they look when the weld is complete and in terms of the positioning of the material. But corner joint welding […]
There are many ways to add structural integrity to a project, and fish plate welding is one of the most effective. Fish plating can be secured in a number of different ways including bead welds, plug welds, rivets, bolts, and more, making it one of the most versatile techniques in engineering. But none of these […]
A plug weld is exactly what it sounds like, a weld meant to fill a hole by plugging it. A plug weld is done by pressing a solid welding rod into the hole you intend to fill. This type of weld is used most frequently in order to attach large, heavy objects to metal plates. […]
Every welding machine is limited in terms of the thickness it can penetrate in a single pass. Extremely thick materials pose a problem for professional welders and hobbyists alike. One of the many solutions we have for this is the bevel weld. Here, we will discuss what a bevel weld is, when to use it, […]
The flare bevel weld melds the metals in curved or tubular metals to either a flat or another curved surface. The weld works very well with piping, pipelines, and various manufacturing processes. What Is a Flare Bevel Weld? The curvature of one or both pieces of metal causes one or both curved pieces to flare […]
