Welders are responsible for repairing structures all over the world and from space to deep in the oceans. Welding is seemingly a simple process of joining two metals together but it requires a variety of techniques to be successful. Arc welding is one of the most common classes of welding...
In the past, coins have been made from valuable metals such as silver, gold, copper, bronze, or brass. Some of the earliest coins were made of electrum which is an alloy of gold and roughly 20 percent silver. These were consistent in weight which meant they were intended to have...
When it comes to metal, strength can be defined in different ways. Those ways are compressive strength, tensile strength, yield strength, and impact strength. Here we will go over these variations and what they mean. Compressive strength is a material’s capacity to endure and withstand compaction (size reduction) or how...
While humans have always used materials in their surroundings to create works of art from cave paintings to statues and effigies, these artistic skills have obviously increased over time and with the discovery of new materials, new works of art have been created. From shells, bones, teeth, and skin in...
Bandsaws are a piece of equipment used in many shops large and small for cutting metal and other materials. There are many things you can do to ensure the safety of yourself and others while using these powerful tools. Practice safety and always make sure you are using your tools...
Depending on what type of work you're doing will depend on the tools you need, however, any handyman, metalworker, or carpenter will likely have a variety of tools in their arsenal. Here we will look at scroll saws and the differences in using one vs a bandsaw. These machines may...
Corrosion is a natural phenomenon where the deterioration of a material is caused by environmental interactions. Corrosion can have a negative effect on metal and cause structures to become unsafe leading to collapses and accidents. Corrosion could be prevented using certain protection methods, though, and we're here to discuss...
It can be difficult to undo a weld on fused metal since the weld is stronger than the pieces of metal on each side of it. There are a few ways to separate the metal though, and we'll look at some here. The first method is to use a torch....
There are multiple roles in metalworking besides a welder or a blacksmith. Metals are quite diverse and can be used from construction to jewelry making and because of this, there are multiple different professions that work with metals in different settings. The type of metal being used determines these job...
Bandsaws designs are conducive to nesting or stacking stock for simultaneous sawing of multiple pieces, and for this reason, bandsaws are a great tool in the production of larger quantities of cut tubes and pipe. Choosing a blade to use is important in maintaining the lowest cost per cut. The...
