Welding Advisers Update Blog

Feb 4, Brazing-stainless perfect for delicate assemblies

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:27:22 GMT

Brazing-stainless steel offers unique advantages in special situations as lower temperature is suitable to join dissimilar metals. Versatile processes for meeting exacting requirements.

Feb 2, Welding-topics: Titles from Practical Welding Letters

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:34:34 GMT

An updated issue of Welding-topics fast finder. Index of Titles from PWL Past Issues. An easy Guide to published Articles and Information only one click away.

Feb 1, Practical Welding Letter No.102

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:29 GMT

PWL#102 - Process Optimization and Innovation, Establishing Squeeze Time, Joining SiC with Multiphase Braze Alloy Interlayer, New Extrusion Welding Process, New method (PM/HIP) for manufacturing Large High Pressure Retaining Components for Power Generation, Power Sources, Welding Machines and much more...

Jan 31, Joining-galvanized steel, problems and solutions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:13:36 GMT

Joining-galvanized steel has a long history of successful applications. The special problems are quite understood and suitable solutions are currently applied. Fume extraction and personal masks.

Jan 30, Abrasive-blast-cleaning to get clean or conditioned surfaces

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:43:13 GMT

Abrasive-blast-cleaning includes processes using a propelled stream of abrasives upon surfaces needing to be cleaned or conditioned. Wide range of materials and particle size. Strict process control

Jan 29, Abradable-coatings for control of minimum clearance

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:01:23 GMT

Abradable-coatings are special Thermal Spray Coatings applied on the static parts of gas turbine engines to let the parts wear in controlled way and produce the minimum clearance.

Jan 27, Feedback, to value the Helpfulness Welding Avisers Answers

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:06:58 GMT

Feedback Form 7, to collect enquirers' evaluation of Welding Advisers Answers to enquirers Questions.

Jan 26, Welding-machines: select them right and your job is half-done.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:14:58 GMT

Welding-machines for all Processes. How to select Welding-machines for Welding. Welding-Resistance and Friction-Welding machines. different Arc-welding machines, Electron-Beam-welding machines, Laser

Jan 24, Index-Page for quick locating of Pages by their Title

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:47:40 GMT

Index-Page shows the Titles of all Website Pages to help locating pages per their title. This Page is supplemented by the Site-Map that gives a short description of each page. Live Title Links.

Jan 21, Site-Map Navigation of welding-advisers.com

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:18:45 GMT

Site-Map, Updated for easy Navigation of welding-advisers.com Site. How to reach every Page. Structured Description.

Jan 19, Power-Sources for Arc Welding, types and characteristics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:20:14 GMT

Power-Sources selection requires knowledge of the types available and of the characteristics that they have to provide for successful welding with different welding processes.

Jan 16, Welding-resources, find what you need when you look for it

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:50:27 GMT

Welding-resources, links to pages providing a wealth of online information on welding, metallurgy and associated subjects, organized by topics and to be regularly updated. Easy to scan and review.

Jan 16, Mid January Bulletin No. 69

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:06:15 GMT

PWL#101B - Resources on Welding Process Comparison, Cost Reduction, Selection, Competition, Joint Requirements, Waste Reduction, Accessory Equipment, Economics, Optimization, record keeping, analyzing performance, real consumable costs, redesign for economy, automation, robotics, Ship Cost Reduction and much more...

Jan 8, Weld-FAQ-A, second Page of Useful Answers to Common Questions

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:18:06 GMT

Weld-FAQ-A, Practical Answers to frequent Questions, Process Comparison, Low Hydrogen Electrodes, Unweldable Stainless Steels, Furnace Hardening and more...

Jan 8, Soldering, an ancient process for modern applications

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:05:35 GMT

Soldering, low temperature joining for many uses, easy and effective. Manual applications for single items. Or automatic for mass production.

Jan 7, Welding-aluminum and aluminum alloys: which types are successfully welded.

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:52:51 GMT

Welding-aluminum. Learn on weldability of aluminum alloys. Know which Aluminum properties influence Welding-aluminum. Heat treated aluminum alloys and the consequences of welding. Fabricated aluminum

Jan 6, Welding-inspection: complemental methods for best appreciation.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:57:50 GMT

Welding-inspection methods for quality and economy. Service conditions and inspection severity. Evaluation of discontinuities: accept, repair or reject

Jan 4, Weld-FAQ-B: Third Page of Useful Answers to Common Questions

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:09:31 GMT

Weld-FAQ-B third page of Practical Answers to frequent Questions. Welding Dissimilar Metals, Plasma Cutter thickness range, Increasing the Weld Deposition Rate

Jan 4, Weld-FAQ: Useful Answers to Common Questions

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:03:48 GMT

Weld-FAQ. Practical Answers to frequent Questions. Weld Thickness problems, Repair techniques, Welding Dissimilar Materials, Unweldable Steels, Brazing, Hardening, Grinding and more...

Jan 3, Welding-career Planning, Training and Certification

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:17 GMT

Welding-career: how do you know if it is for you? Look for welding Education. Plan ahead your career from start, Welding School to select, which Certifications to prefer and achieve,Jobs with Training

Jan 3, Braze-welding: unique solutions to special problems

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:12:06 GMT

Braze-welding joins many metals. Braze-welding layers build up. Wide

Jan 3, Practical Welding Letter No.101

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:45:27 GMT

PWL#101 - Urgent call: Grab the Offer!, Happy New Year!, New ASM Handbook Volume 6A, Substitution of lead based with lead free solders, Filler Metals for Aluminum Magnesium Alloys, Friction Stir Welding Fundamentals, Orbital Welding, Brazing Joint Design (Revised), Microfocus Radiography, Comments on the answers to last issue Questionnaire, Welding related Articles and much more...

Dec 21, Revised Mid July 2006 Bulletin

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:56:47 GMT

Brazing Online Resource List
Links to Online Sources of valuable Brazing Information.

Dec 20, Brazing-joint-design, essential provisions for successful applications

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:19:35 GMT

Brazing-joint-design must apply good practice, issue of understanding the basic principles of the process. Rich Resources are available for serious learning.

Dec 19, Orbital-welding, mechanized welding of tubes and pipes, end to end.

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:18:15 GMT

Orbital-welding for increased productivity, improved quality and best reliability. Dedicated expert supervisor essential to successful exploitation. Learning curve unavoidable.

Dec 18, Pipe-and-Tube-Welding, find know how and reference sources

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:53:32 GMT

Pipe-and-Tube-Welding summary of knowledge, tips, requirements. Procedure development plan. Warning of lack of fusion. Important macro testing.Training. Report records and documentation.

Dec 18, Welding-cast-iron, different types and their weldability

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:29:25 GMT

Welding-cast-iron of different types is easy to perform: see how. Weldability of cast iron. Suitable processes and filler metals. Arc and oxyacetylene welding.

Dec 15, Welding-testing: what for, why and how to test

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Welding-testing: the proof of performance and an educative tool. Improving reliability through monitoring and periodic check. Simple destructive testing for immediate quality assessment. Trial and err

Dec 15, Mid December Bulletin No. 68

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:55:42 GMT

PWL#100B - Resources on Dilution, Weld Dilution, Dilution control, Martensite Forming Minimum Dilution, Excessive dilution, measuring welding dilution, cladding/overlay dilution, low dilution, high dilution and much more...

Dec 10, Welding-defects: description, search and assessment

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:53:16 GMT

Welding-defects: how to look for them. Between discontinuities and defects. Acceptance limits for harmless discontinuities. Visual and internal defects. Defect most common types.

Dec 10, Welding-projects for useful and rewarding weld work at home

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:35:46 GMT

Welding-projects as self selected tasks to exploit one's welding skills and realize with joy useful or decorative items. Lists and links of proposed welding projects are given with a few warnings

Dec 8, Welding-alloy-steel for sound and strong structures

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:01:05 GMT

Welding-alloy-steel while preventing cracking risks. Hardenable steels welding.The precautions:oreheat and postheat.Weldability and Hardenability.Hydrogen Underbead Cracking.

Dec 7, Underwater-welding Processes.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:30:28 GMT

Underwater-welding history and development for essential savings. Four types of Underwater-welding. Fusion or Pressure welding. Other processes for different projects. High Energy Processes. Robot.

Dec 1, Practical Welding Letter No.100

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:38:27 GMT

PWL#100 - Questionnaire, Weldability of High Performance Steels, Automatic Radiographic Evaluation, Filler Metal for Shipbuilding, Composite Welding, MIG/MAG Welding, Welding Teacher, and much more...

Nov 21, Welding-Teacher, learn welding by learning to teach

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:34:58 GMT

A Welding-Teacher, the Guide to Self Study on Welding, will introduce you to the welding basics. Get a good start by learning with constancy the curriculum outlined here. Then gain skill by training.

Nov 9, Welding-education-and-training. Knowledge: the essential key to success.

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:21:41 GMT

Welding-education-and-training: plan to achieve, it is all in your hands. Program aggressively to implement incremental progress. Challenge yourself to master a multifarious profession.

Nov 7, Welding-copper with intense localized heat input

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:21:46 GMT

Welding-copper and copper alloys: feasible but tricky. High energy copper welding in vacuum or protective atmosphere. How to weld which copper alloys. Weld influence on properties

Nov 5, Brazing-copper, profitable solutions for the right applications

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:53:46 GMT

Brazing-copper has to be approached with a thorough study of copper metallurgy, heat influence and filler compatibility. Then the most economic process must be sought assuring properties and functions

Oct 27, Welding-Guide, for those who need help in orientation

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:12:59 GMT

Welding-Guide attempts to propose a map for discovering how to understand the essential subjects covering the important aspects of the profession and their mutual relations.

Oct 23, Alkaline-cleaning, essential process for successful finishing

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:22:23 GMT

Alkaline-cleaning is an important set of auxiliary processes to be selected, set up and maintained for the continuous operation of fabrication activities. Deep knowledge and experience is requested.

Oct 19, Acoustic-emission for monitoring welding processes

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:34:29 GMT

Acoustic-emission detects lack of fusion, cracks, corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking and leaks. Useful for monitoring processes and structures.

Oct 14, Welding-stainless: know the different types and their features

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:27:02 GMT

Welding-stainless, steels. Learn how to weld austenitic stainless steels by all processes. Sensitization dangers and remedies. Weldability of ferritic stainless steels. Processes and materials.

Oct 13, Hobby-welding for pleasure with home jobs, creativity and fun.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:25:10 GMT

Hobby-welding for weekend welder. Simple equipment for diversified cabability. Safety first: learning and training. Materials and accessories for best results.

Oct 11, Welding-nickel-tables

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:59:55 GMT

Welding-nickel-tables provides Designations and Compositions of alloys used for heat- and corrosion-resistance

Oct 11, Welding-nickel knowledge and precautions

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:27:12 GMT

Welding-nickel page summarizes essential information for successful performance. Variety of materials and of applications. Traditional methods applicable with suitable precautions and filler metals.

Oct 10, Welding-cost estimate: between bankruptcy and success

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:31:06 GMT

Welding-cost estimate: the useful tools for solid business. How to calculate real expenses. How to compare the cost of competing processes. How to improve the bottom line. How to save by planning.

Oct 9, Laser-beam-welding, clean and rapid, versatile process

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:06:31 GMT

Laser-beam-welding, a high energy density process with potential of economic mass production of precision, quality joints, for suitable metals and applications. Versatile, unique, successful

Sep 27, Jewelry-artwork, for unique artistic expression

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:57:46 GMT

Jewelry-artwork hobby, creative work or artistic development can be most rewarding to talented people who find pleasure in working with durable materials

Sep 25, Leak-testing to prevent losses, failures and dangers

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:01:14 GMT

Leak-testing is performed to check reliability of new manufactured goods and safe performance of existing systems operating on fluids. Choose the most suitable testing method for your case.

Sep 8, Brazing-ceramic for strong joints in demanding applications

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:49:34 GMT

Brazing-ceramic is a complex subject which requires thorough understanding of basic properties of ceramics and of metals. Successful applications depend on development of suitable materials-procedures