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There are many career options when it comes to working with metal. Most of these will include construction or building since metalworkers are typically responsible for building parts or structural materials as well as doing maintenance and repairs. Let's look at some different career options involving metalwork. Welders, cutters, brazers,...
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what tools to choose or materials to use when starting a new metalworking project. But choosing the correct items can be very important for successfully completing your work, so let's talk about some of the basics of choosing what you need. Choosing the...
Whether you are a professional metalworker or a hobbyist, having the proper tools for metalworking is very important to ensure you get the job done right, every time. From large-scale manufacturing to DIY in your garage, you should always equip yourself for success! Let's talk about some of the most...
There are many forms of metalworking and many materials that can be used for various projects. Today, we thought we'd look at the steps for a project like making a bowl out of copper. So let's jump right in. Copper is a reddish metal that reflects red and orange light...
Forging and metalworking are processes where pieces of metal are cut, bent, shaped, joined, or welded to create a desired object. Forging uses heat and a hammer to move metal into the shapes you desire and elements that are forged can be stand-alone or combined. There are benefits to both...
As we know, the fabrication of metal and metalworking is used in many aspects of our modern lives. There is a lot, however, that we may not know about these trades and industries. For instance... The ancient Egyptians learned how to shape gold and bend it into jewelry around 4000...
Straight cuts are crucial to prepping materials for welding such as cutting I-beam, square, or round tubing. If your cuts are crooked it will make welding difficult at best, impossible at worst. Fillers may be needed or additional welding wire to fill the gaps left by the uneven edges. You...
The finishing process is intended to alter the surface of a part or material to improve its appearance, adhesion, alter its corrosion resistance, get rid of tarnish or wear, and manage friction control. There are some main categories to finishing, but today we are going to look at a timeline...
Still looking for an at-home hobby to fill your time? Are you wanting to learn a new skill or maybe use some of the tools that sit around your garage unused? Let's talk about some DIY projects you can do using metal pipe! Create an industrial-style curtain rod or shower...
Part science and part fabrication for practical applications, metalworking plays a crucial role in the history of our world. It is a driving force in our development and remains central to our capabilities. This process has undergone numerous changes throughout history but in many ways has stayed the same. Things...
