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Derrick Irvyn

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How to Read Welding Symbols?

Updated: April 04, 2022 If you are an experienced welder, you are well aware of the symbols used in welding, but people who are new to the industry or who may just want to learn more are likely to be clueless about the symbols. The…
Derrick Irvyn
November 3, 2020
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Different Weld Types & Joints

Updated: April 04, 2022 While there are several different welding processes that can be used to create welds, it is also important to understand the different types of welds that can be created as well as what the different joints look like. This is not…
Derrick Irvyn
October 30, 2020
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How Do You Weld Ferrous Metals?

Updated: April 04, 2022 Ferrous metals are those that contain iron. It is important to note that the material does not need to be made exclusively of iron. When something is labeled as ferrous it simply means that it includes iron, meaning it could be…
Derrick Irvyn
October 23, 2020
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What is Duty Cycle in Welding?

Updated: April 03, 2022 For the average layperson, there is much about welding that it is a mystery. Either they simply do not know or they are misinformed about it. This is often the case with terminology used within the industry, with the term “duty…
Derrick Irvyn
October 20, 2020
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Guide to Welding Electrodes

Updated: April 03, 2022 Welding electrodes are one of the most important elements of the welding process. These are metal wires that are coated, and are made out of the same material of that of the metal pieces which are being welded together. While the…
Derrick Irvyn
October 14, 2020
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How To Use A MIG Welder Without Gas?

Updated: April 03, 2022 MIG welding is a very popular form of welding technique. Also known as gas metal arc welding, (GMAW), this type of weld works when a solid electrode is continuously fed, thus shielding the gas from the external power supply source. This…
Derrick Irvyn
October 10, 2020
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