The cost of everything is going up – how many times in the past few months have you heard this? It is a harsh reality that at the moment, money is tight for a lot of us. In the professional world, production costs are increasing and manufacturers are always trying to find ways of lowering… Continue reading Why Rent Welding Equipment?
There are many different ways to cut metal, with some methods being more effective than others. Plasma cutting is a high-tech method of cutting metal and uses ionised, focused jets of gas to cut through thin sheets of metal.When a plasma cutter is switched on, high-voltage electrode quickly heats a compound gas mixture. To focus… Continue reading Is A Plasma Cutter Worth Buying?
Friction welding is a type of solid state welding and is an umbrella term that encompasses several types of welding processes. It is fast, efficient and one of the most popular types of solid state welding. Friction welding involves generating heat through friction force of the workpiece. The heat generated is so high that it… Continue reading What Is Friction Welding?
Plasma arc welding involves joining metals together by heating with a constricted arc between the workpiece (transfer arc) and an electrode (non-transfer arc) OR the constricting nozzle and the electrode.The constricted plasma that is formed is highly ionised and concentrated. In simple terms, plasma arc welding uses plasma (gas) that has been superheated to become… Continue reading What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of Plasma Welding?
A lap joint is one of the five different types of welding joints. It is most commonly used when joining two different metals that have different levels of thickness. The ‘lap’ reflects the overlapping pattern that is formed when the two metals are joined together. The thickness of the two metals is what determines the… Continue reading What is a Lap Joint Weld?
If you’ve read our blog on The Science Of Cold Welding, you should have a good understanding of what it is. For those of you who haven’t read it, go take a look for a more detailed explanation of what cold welding is and what it is used for! Whilst cold welding may not be… Continue reading Advantages and Disadvantages of Cold Welding
The welding profession is one that brings a higher risk of injury compared to others. This is why it is extremely important for workers to ensure that they are using personal protective equipment (PPE). Welders are exposed to extreme heats and powerful equipment daily, so it is vital PPE is taken seriously. PPE exists to… Continue reading PPE in Welding
Welding is the process of fusing together two or more parts by the means of heat and pressure. Welding is normally used on metals and thermoplastics. The type of welding that is used can depend on a number of factors, but form and thickness of the material is usually the determining factor. As welding and… Continue reading Common Welding Issues: How to Correct Them
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) is also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW). This method of welding is simple in comparison to others methods, which explains why it is often the selected method by beginners. This method is an arc welding process that joins two metals with the help of an arc. The arc is… Continue reading MIG Welding
Welding equipment, bought from new, can be incredibly expensive. A great alternative to this is either renting or buying ex-hire or second hand equipment. We here at Arc Welding Services Ltd. will explore in this blog things that you ought to consider before you invest in second hand equipment including price, quality and durability. Price… Continue reading We Sell Ex-Hire and Second-Hand Welding Equipment
