Welding is a process of soldering metal pieces together. Whether you have a workshop at home or welding metals in your workspace, you should know the basics of welding to proceed. Getting the right welder is the key for grasping the basics.
Types of Welding
* Oxypropane welder is used to solder, braze or heat metals
* Arc welders: Arc welders produce heat through an electric arc.
* Ac and Dc welders: To weld heavy gauge steel or cast iron you can use Ac and Dc welders.
* Metal inert gas welders: MIG welders are an easy way to weld. This is used for steel body work and can weld sheet metal.
*professional welders.
* Oxyacetylene Welding: The welding torch is a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gas. It can be used to cut across steel because the temperatures reaches are 6300 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the welding process usually taught to beginners.
Factors to Consider
* Duty cycles should be kept in mind. They are percentage of the maximum number of times the welder can be used before a rest.
* Check whether the capacity of the machine works well with your metals to be welded and the capacities to be processed.
* TIG and MIG welders also work in remote areas using generators.
* Portable welders are good options if you have to carry them off to weld at different locations.
* Certain welders are good for certain specific metals. Match the vendor with the type of metal you are welding.
