Welding Advisers Update Blog

May 15, PWL No.57B - Mid May Bulletin

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:56:53 GMT

Resources on Manual Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Guide, Guidelines, Tips, Selection, Articles, Basic Technology, Tutorial, Video and more...

May 11, Creep-resistant-steels for service at elevated temperatures

Sun, 11 May 2008 07:36:42 GMT

Creep-resistant-steels are designed to perform satisfactorily for long time at high service temperatures. Their composition requires special precautions, notably preheating, for successful welding.

May 10, Welding-inspection: complemental methods for best appreciation.

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:30:41 GMT

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

May 8, Welding-Tool-Steel for salvaging expensive tool investment

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:12:22 GMT

Welding-Tool-Steel, how to repair or rebuild unusable tools. How to weld annealed or hardened tool steels. Preventing cracks and deformations by preheat and postheat.

May 7, Resistance-welding-tips for solving practical problems

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:11:46 GMT

Resistance-welding-tips may help in setting up welding schedules or for troubleshooting. Introduction to feedback control for consistent performance.

May 3, Weld-FAQ: Useful Answers to Common Questions

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:52:39 GMT

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

May 1, Welding-topics: Titles from Practical Welding Letters

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:53:30 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.

Apr 30, Practical Welding Letter No. 57

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:35:27 GMT

Risk Based Inspection, Normalizing Mild Steel, Filler Metal for Magnesium Joining, Cryogenic Processing, Brazing Titanium, Ceramic, Steel, Nickel, and more...

Apr 29, Site-Map Navigation of welding-advisers.com

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:17:19 GMT

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

Apr 27, Brazing-nickel reminder of annoying hindrances

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:47:23 GMT

Brazing-nickel needs attention to preparation, filler selection, heating method and protective atmosphere. Provides high temperature strong joints not easily remelted. Electronics, engine applications

Apr 23, Brazing-steel easy application for high performance joints

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:28:40 GMT

Brazing-steel has many advantages in specific cases, providing ease, flexibility of manufacturing for tough joints. Basics must be mastered and some research must be done before launching production

Apr 19, Brazing-ceramic for strong joints in demanding applications

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:51:10 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

Apr 18, Mig-welding-tips essential for successful welding

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:16:37 GMT

Mig-welding-tips and common misconceptions. Polarity, power supplies and self regulated arc length. Metal Transfer Modes. Slope and Inductance Control. Where else to find useful References.

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

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:02:58 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.

Apr 14, PWL No.56B - Mid April Bulletin

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:09:11 GMT

Resources on Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Guide, Guidelines, Handbook, Troubleshooting, Downloads, Video, Simulation, Hybrid and more...

Apr 10, Welding-books are the essential tools for building knowledge

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:48:58 GMT

Welding-books, Welding information, knowledge and experience in manuals and handbooks that every serious person interested in welding should study and peruse. Learning with dedication and persistence

Apr 7, Brazing-titanium to be researched and tested before application

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:42:11 GMT

Brazing-titanium can be the best joining solution in selected cases. Due to high material and processing costs, the actual filler metal and process have to be studied & tested also for joint corrosion

Apr 4, Surface-engineering to improve performance of critical items

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:05:18 GMT

Surface-engineering processes provide products with resistance to aggressive environment for long life. Selection of suitable finish conditions is necessary to deal with demanding specific service.

Apr 1, Practical Welding Letter No. 56

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:55:21 GMT

Oxidation Resistance, Remaining Life Assessment, Welding Copper to Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Impact Treatment, Gaseous Filler Metal, Brazing Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron and more...

Mar 30, Brazing-cast-iron for simpler assembly and joining

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:25:09 GMT

Brazing-cast-iron has problems to address to improve cleanliness and wettability. A wide selection of available filler metals helps in finding the brazing temperature suited to process and service.

Mar 24, Brazing-stainless perfect for delicate assemblies

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:28:37 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.

Mar 20, Tig-welding-tips for successful process applications

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:15:11 GMT

Tig-welding-tips are selected process specific instructions. Advantages and Limitations. Fine points on polarity and usability. Special wave forms explained. How to develop Tig parameters.

Mar 18, Brazing-copper, profitable solutions for the right applications

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:12:58 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

Mar 17, PWL No. 55B - Mid March Bulletin

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:50:04 GMT

Resources on Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Guidelines, Handbook, Tips, Resources, Articles, Information, Procedures and more...

Mar 10, Is Brazing-aluminum Art or Science?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:28:12 GMT

Brazing-aluminum is a complex technological challenge requiring deep understanding and thorough preparation. Know-how presented here & useful References provide the necessary background to build upon

Mar 8, Welding-aluminum and aluminum alloys: which types are successfully welded.

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:52:06 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

Mar 3, Brazing-heating by the most suitable method

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:41:49 GMT

Brazing-heating comes in many forms, each one best adapted to specific conditions. The most economic brazing process should be sought that meets requirements.

Mar 2, Practical Welding Letter No. 55

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:21:09 GMT

Heat Resistance, Zinc Fumes, Honeycomb Brazing Filler Metal, Type IV Cracking, Adhesive and Brazed Joint Designs, Laser Welding for Low Porosity and more...

Mar 1, Resistance-welding and other Related Processes, different but similar.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:12:13 GMT

Resistance-welding and its applications. Requirements for stainless steel. Spot-welding for "unweldable" aluminum alloys. Coated steel sheets: are they spot weldable? Where is projection welding used?

Feb 29, Welding-stainless: know the different types and their features

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:10:35 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.

Feb 21, Welding-articles Titles and Addresses for easy Reference

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:42:30 GMT

Welding-articles by this Author are condensed expositions likely to enlighten certain aspects of welding subjects useful for general understanding. They are starting point for further investigation.

Feb 19, Brazing: strong metal joining without base metal melting.

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:29:02 GMT

Brazing processes and joints requirements. Dissimilar material joining. Advantages: low heat, rapid application, many brazing alloys, strong joints, suitable for one off and for mass production

Feb 19, Brazing-joint-design, essential provision for successful applications

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:01:03 GMT

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

Feb 17, Welding-software to save in managing routine documents and work

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:30:36 GMT

Welding-software, a necessary toolkit for streamlining performance, for easy Document writing and managing, for record keeping of Welding workforce information, for weld operations management.

Feb 16, Material-identification for knowing which material and how to weld it

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:04:39 GMT

Material-identification essential for any welding job. How to identify the material type. Simple tests, tips and suggestions. Quantitative analysis: is it important?

Feb 14, PWL No54B - Mid February Bulletin

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:18:54 GMT

Resources on Repair Welding, Failure Analysis, Material and Condition Determination, Procedure Development and more...

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

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:00:54 GMT

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

Feb 7, Hardfacing, cladding with welded-layers of abrasion-resistance, wear-resistance

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:46:28 GMT

Hardfacing for longer economic operation, for wear and abrasion resistance. Overlays provide abrasion- and corrosion resistance where needed most. Salvaging costly items by adding new service life

Feb 4, Adhesive-joint-design for load carrying structures

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:59:36 GMT

Adhesive-joint-design is a complex discipline. Stresses applied by load must be understood. For expanding structural application in future more research and richer experience will be needed

Jan 31, "The Weld Crystallized!"

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:24:47 GMT

Dear Elia- regarding the cut pie welder's concern regarding weld crystallization- I wish I had a dollar for everytime a well-meaning welder has told

Jan 30, Practical Welding Letter No. 54

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:51:15 GMT

Validation, Cut Pie Welding, Filler Metal for Corrosion and Wear, Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number, Friction Stir Welding, "R" Stamp and more...

Jan 24, Friction_welding, EQUIPMENT and how it works.

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:48:28 GMT

Friction_welding, equipment for high productivity joining. Friction_welding equipment for salvaging expensive items. Friction-stir welding for aerospace.

Jan 22, Friction-stir-welding for diversified successful application

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:49:08 GMT

Friction-stir-welding: an innovative solid state process successfully applied to industrial production. Characterized by high welding speed and quality, low heat input, economy

Jan 18, Examination-questions to pass superbly the Welding tests

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:08:07 GMT

Examination-questions in this page will be sent by readers learning towards Certification. Similar to official welding tests. Readers proposed answers will be checked to be correct.

Jan 17, Welding-failures in service: many causes to investigate.

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:14:39 GMT

Welding-failures and their investigation. Sorting out causes and effects. Run out conditions or inadequate manufacturing? Start with correct and complete description of evidence. Knowledge, experience

Jan 17, Welding-defects: description, search and assessment

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:45:19 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.

Jan 15, PWL No. 53B -
Mid January Bulletin

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:54:06 GMT

Resources on Failure Analysis, Root Cause Determination, Physical Survey, Evidence Collection, Witness Information, Metallurgical Investigation, Techniques and more...

Jan 6, Welding-copper with intense localized heat input

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:34:25 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

Dec 23, Diffusion-welding for strongest solid state joints

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:22:24 GMT

Diffusion-welding does without fusion, for tough and durable joints of unique requirements. Highest quality properties, that other processes cannot deliver.

Dec 9, Welding_arc,equipment from simple to sophisticated covers most used applications

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:39:44 GMT

Welding_arc, equipment for manual or mechanized work. Suited for short runs in a small shop, even for home and hobby work. But also for welding ships, bridges, structures. Modern power supplies