This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of direct metal fabrication. Instruction and demonstrations are offered in basic processes such as welding, brazing, cutting, and shaping using the oxy ...

[manekinen] came up with a really great solution to the problem of welding together sheet metal. It’s a very easy to build spot welder perfect for fabbing steel cases. The core of the build is ...

Consider what welding equipment and training you want, and why, and use this SEMA Show overview to get started.

TIG, SMAW (stick), and resistance (spot welding). Once prepped and coated, the metal is ready for repair. There is nothing ...

A standard welding nozzle matching the wire diameter is used as the electrode on the hot end, while a metal build plate serves as the other electrode. As you can imagine, getting the build plate ...

The first step in fabricating a sheet metal component is cutting to size. Shearing machines and shearing machinery perform this function. Shearing machines are multipurpose devices used in the cutting ...

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed a revolutionary new technique to weld glass to metal. They are using an ultrafast laser system to create tiny "balls of lightning" inside the ...

Industrial sheet metal workers spend their days in paper or industrial mills working with heavier metals and welding, or in commercial kitchens creating and installing countertops, vent hoods and ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. There’s something satisfying about the heft and feel of a metal credit card. Whether it’s the cachet that comes with owning one ...