Welding
is the process which involves joining different materials together.
Unlike soldering and brazing, during welding a good amount of
'melting' of the metals take place while fixing them together.
Ususally thermoplastics or
metals are used in the welding process.
Like
any other sphere of
work, welding too requires an indepth understanding of the basics.
There are some mistakes which are commonly committed in the welding
process. Right from using the wrong voltage, to creating an arc way
too longer than is required. Logos Weld Products is
one of the leading welding electrode plant supplier in India.
With years of experience and expertise, here is a list of mistake
which needs to be avoided in the welding process.
Mistake #1 – Making the arc outside the weld joint
Striking is not an easy task, more so in case of
beginners, due to which several times it is seen that the arc is
striked outside the weld joint. The best way to avoid this situation
is to begin from the point you plan on welding. This way not only
will you avoid striking in the wrong manner and also bring down the
risk of damaging the other parts of your work piece.
Mistake #2 – Using the wrong current for welding
Yet another common mistake, often it is seen that
welders use the wrong current in the welding process. You just need
to take the type of metal and electrode into consideration, and it
becomes easier to decide which current to use (DC/ AC) and the
quantity of current to be used. If you are a first-timer, it is
recommended that you cut some scraps of the metal and test it with
your settings. This way you will get to know which is the right
current for that particular metal.
Mistake #3 – Using electrodes which are damaged
It
is very important that the welding electrode plant
is not damaged in order to get the results you are looking for. A MIG
wire with oil/ rust or a moist electrode for stick welding is sure to
cause problems. Always keep in mind that the 7018 electrodes which
are used in stick welding needs to be kept dry and warm in an
electrode oven. In case there is no oven, then all you need to do is
heat the 7018 electrodes before using them for welding.
Mistake #4 – Not cleaning the metal correctly
This is one of the most common and perhaps easily
avoidable mistakes in the welding process. The quality of welding is
affected if the metal is not cleaned in the right manner. Especially
in the case of TIG welding, it is crucial that you use the right
solvent like acetone. This way the quality of the welding will not be
compromised. Other solvents like paint thinners etc too can be used
for cleaning the metal.
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can visit www.logosweld.com
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Logos
Weld with their state-of-art welding rod manufacturingplant are the best weldingproducts suppliers in India.
They hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have been providing quality
welding services since 1994.