Laser, submerged arc, spot, stud, friction, and other advanced processes.
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How Thompson friction welding works: direct-drive rotary process, 15T-400T machines, applications, standards, benefits and limits explained.
Longitudinal seam welding explained: processes, joint prep, fit-up, heat input, codes, NDT, defect fixes, and seam comparisons for pipe and vessel work.
Laser welding pens bring hand-held fiber laser welding to small shops. Learn how they work, what they weld, their limits, safety rules and buying…
PES laser welding joins polyethersulfone parts cleanly and hermetically. Learn how absorption, cladding, joint design and parameters affect weld quality.
A practical guide to watch laser welding: how micro laser welders repair cases, lugs, and bracelets, which settings work, and what to watch for.
Learn the submerged arc welding (SAW) process, equipment, fluxes, parameters, applications, defects, safety, and AWS standards in this 7,000-word guide.
Practical ultrasonic welding design guide: joint design, energy directors, near/far field, horn tooling, parameters and common mistakes.
Laser welding applications explained: where lasers are used in automotive, aerospace, medical and electronics work, plus limits, benefits, and common mistakes.
Learn how to build and safely use a homemade spot welder. Covers transformer builds, electrode selection, calculations, hazards, and best practices.