Paul Dixon, Author at best stud welders

Paul Dixon is a certified welder with a wealth of experience in welding and related technologies. He started his career as an apprenticeship in welding, where he learned the ropes and acquired extensive skills in the craft. Over the years, Paul has continued to sharpen his expertise, earning him top-rated welding certification. He remains one of the most outstanding welders in the industry.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Techniques

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), known as Stick Welding, is a process that uses an electric arc between the metal electrode and the base material to join metal parts. It’s widely used in industrial, commercial, and even domestic settings. SMAW is economical – low equipment requirement, easy availability of consumables, and versatile with different metals….

How To Setup Use and Testing of the Oxyacetylene Fuel Pressure Regulator Welder

Are you looking to get the most out of your oxyacetylene fuel pressure regulator welder? Proper setup and use are essential for ensuring optimal results. Without it, welding will be difficult and result in welds that aren’t up to code. In this post, we’ll go over exactly how to set up, use, and test the…

Physical Weld Testing – Complete Guide

Wondering how to properly test your welds? There are a variety of tools and tests available that can help you ensure the quality of your work, protect yourself, and ultimately deliver exceptional results. Whether you’re a professional welder or just starting out in welding, this complete guide on physical weld testing should provide everything you…

Oxyfuel (Oxyacetylene) welding A Complete Guide To Gas Welding

Oxy-fuel welding is a process that involves a mixture of fuel gases and oxygen to generate heat for fusing metal parts. Propane, natural gas, and acetylene may be used as fuel gases. A torch is used to reach the necessary temperatures. For many, this is a preferred method due to its control and versatility in…

Oxyfuel Cutting – Process and Fuel Gases Guide

Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to oxyfuel cutting? Oxyfuel cutting is one of the most widely used and versatile methods of metal fabrication, but it’s often overlooked in favor of other popular welding techniques. This post will provide an overview of oxyfuel cutting basics and discuss how fuel gases can impact the outcome…

MIG Welding Safety Precautions – Complete Guide

For anyone working with a MIG welding gun and process, it’s essential to prioritize safety. After all, you’re dealing with electricity, high heat and potentially hazardous supplies. From the start of the project to its completion, having an understanding of welding safety precautions is paramount. This comprehensive guide will provide insight on proper PPE gear…

Metal Fabrication Safety – Complete Guide

Metal fabrication safety is a must. It’s all about keeping workers safe in a tough environment. A few key points: identifying potential risks, using PPE, and emergency measures. Plus, having a safety protocol to reduce injuries, long-term health issues, and even deaths. Management plays an important role – they need to be proactive. Training, policies,…

Lead Welding Tips – Complete Guide

Welding is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors in the metalworking world. It requires skill, precision, and considerable knowledge to select materials, use proper equipment, and work with different types of welding techniques. If you’re a welder looking for reliable guidance on how to lead weld correctly or want to brush up on…

How to Weld Titanium – Complete Guide

Welding Titanium – A Beginner’s Guide! Titanium welding is different than welding other metals. It has unique properties like high melting point, low thermal conductivity, and it reacts with atmospheric gases. Here’s a guide with tips for beginners to successfully weld titanium. Get to Know the Material: Understand the material you’re working with before beginning…

How To Clean Your Welding Helmet Lens – Step By Step Guide

As a welder, you know that having a clean welding helmet lens is essential to getting the job done right. Too much debris on your lens can make it difficult to see what’s going on and lead to costly mistakes. That’s why it’s important to keep your lens clean and free of dirt and debris….