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HOW TO STOP SPLASH OUT WHEN SPOT WELDING!
Splash out can be a common occurrence when spot welding on vehicles, it can also be dangerous and reduce weld quality. Here we discuss how to reduce this when welding vehicles.
BS 1140 Spot Welding Test -Whats Involved?
The BS 1140:1993 Specification for resistance spot welding of uncoated and coated low carbon steel specifies a testing procedure for coated materials and is particularly applicable to the vehicle body repair industry.
What compressor size do I need to spray a car?
Buying a compressor can be a daunting task, especially for the home or small workshop user. I get asked all the time "what size do I need"? Secondly, how much does it cost?
Tungsten Electrodes Guidelines
TIG welding is an arc process whereby you create the arc with an electrode and add the filler wire by hand. The electrode used is made of tungsten which is a rare metallic element. Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal, 3,410 °C
Tungsten electrodes come in a varying degree of sizes depending on the material you want to weld and the welding current you want to use.
Each electrode is colour coded to eliminate any confusion and it appears at the end of the electrode.