Category: Metalwork

  • Understanding shielded arc welding (SMAW)

    Understanding shielded arc welding (SMAW)

    Today I will be discussing the definition, applications, diagram, equipment, working, advantages, and disadvantages of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Previously, metal inert gas welding was discussed. check out! Read more: different between welding and brazing joining process What is shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)? Shielded metal arc welding is another type of arc welding process…

  • Working principles, advantages and disadvantages of MIG welding

    Working principles, advantages and disadvantages of MIG welding

    Today I will be discussing the working principle of MIG (metal inert gas) welding. I previously published an article on MIG welding. check out! Read more: different between welding and brazing joining process Working principles of MIG welding This welding process is achieved when a cable from either AC or DC power supply is connected to…

  • Understanding metal inert gas welding (MIG)

    Understanding metal inert gas welding (MIG)

    Today I will be discussing the definition, applications, diagram, equipment, working, advantages, and disadvantages of metal inert gas (MIG) welding. Previously, some article was published on arc welding. checkout below; What is electric arc welding, its applications, advantages, and disadvantages? Different types of electric arc welding Safety precautions in an arc welding operation What is…

  • Working principles of arc welding process

    Working principles of arc welding process

    Today I’ll be discussing on the working principles of electric arc welding. previously. Some articles were published on arc welding process. check below: Different types of electric arc welding process Safety precautions in arc welding operation What is electric arc welding, its applications, advantages and disadvantages? Working principles of arc welding Electric arc welding need…

  • Safety precautions in arc welding operation

    Safety precautions in arc welding operation

    Today I will be discussing Safety precautions to be taken in arc welding. Previous, I enlighten on electric arc welding. Check out! Safety precautions in arc welding Personal Protective clothing Environmental safety Operation and equipment safety Read more: Different types of electric arc welding Personal protective safety This safety is for the operators to protect their…

  • Different types of electric arc welding process

    Different types of electric arc welding process

    Today I will be discussing the different types of electric arc welding and their working. Previously, an article was published on arc welding. Check out! Understanding electric arc welding Types of electric arc welding Different types of arc welding can be categorized into two namely; consumable and non-consumable electrodes. The consumable electrode arc welding is…

  • Understanding electric arc welding

    Understanding electric arc welding

    Today I will be discussing the definition, applications, types, equipment, working, advantages, and disadvantages of electric arc welding. previously, some articles were published on welding processes. check out! What is Friction Welding? – its Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages What is gas welding process, its advantages and disadvantages? What is welding? 11 different types of welding…

  • Working principles of investment casting

    Working principles of investment casting

    Today I will be discussing the working principles Investment casting process. Previously an article was published on evaporative casting. Read more: Understanding investment casting Steps of investment casting The first step of this process is to create a wax pattern; it is typically done by injecting wax into a metal tool or die. Due to the…

  • Understanding investment casting

    Understanding investment casting

    Today I will be discussing the definition, applications, working, advantages, and disadvantages. Previously, I published an article on the working of evaporative pattern casting. Read more: Understanding evaporative pattern casting What is investment casting? Investment casting, which is also known as “lost wax” casting. it is a method of the precision casting process to manufacture small…

  • Understanding evaporative pattern casting

    Understanding evaporative pattern casting

    Today I will be discussing the definition, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of evaporative pattern casting. previously, an article was published on investment casting. make sure you check it out! Read more: Understanding investment casting What is evaporative pattern casting? Evaporative pattern casting is a sand casting process that uses foam to form a replica of…

  • Different types of gas welding flames and their applications

    Different types of gas welding flames and their applications

    Today I will be discussing the three basic types of gas welding flames. Previously, an article was published on the components of gas welding. Types of gas welding flames Gas welding which is also known as oxyacetylene or oxy-fuel welding uses three controlled flames to carry out any type of operation. These flames include neutral,…

  • Different types of equipment used in arc welding process

    Different types of equipment used in arc welding process

    Today I will be discussing different types of equipment used in arc welding and their applications. Previously, some articles were published on arc welding. check out! Also check: Understanding arc welding Different types of electric arc welding Arc welding equipment The arc welding equipment includes a power source, welding cables, electrode holder, chipping hammer, wire…

  • Different Types of Gas welding equipment

    Different Types of Gas welding equipment

    Today I will be discussing gas welding equipment with the aid of a diagram. Previously, some articles were published on oxyacetylene welding. check out below. What is gas welding its advantages and disadvantages? Different types of gas welding processes and their applications Safety precautions in a gas welding workshop Types of gas (oxyacetylene) welding equipment…

  • Heat treatment of copper and copper alloys

    Heat treatment of copper and copper alloys

    Today I will be discussing on heat treatment of copper and copper alloys. Previously, some articles were published on heat treatment. Heat treatment is said to be a metalworking process of changing the physical and sometimes chemical properties of metals. Both ferrous and nonferrous metals can be heat treated. Read more: Heat Treatment of Aluminum and…

  • Working principle of die casting process and its applications

    Working principle of die casting process and its applications

    Today I will be discussing on working principle of die casting and the applications of die casting. Previously, I examined different types of die casting. if you can recall in the article, hot chamber and cold chamber were mentioned. These are ways of manufacturing parts in die casting. They will be our main focus in…

  • Safety precautions in gas welding workshop

    Safety precautions in gas welding workshop

    Today I’ll be discussing safety precautions in gas welding and other similar processes. Previously, some articles were published on types of gas welding, their advantages, and disadvantages. Safety precautions in gas welding Consideration of safety precautions in gas welding in industries or fabrication shops. It is important to know and imply the safety regulations. Since…

  • Different types of gas welding processes and its applications

    Different types of gas welding processes and its applications

    Today I will be sharing with you different types of gas welding. Previously, I enlighten you on gas welding, I hope you check it out! Read more: Understanding the gas welding process Types of gas welding There are several different types of gas welding. They are tools that use combustible, free-floating substances to produce a focused…

  • Understanding gas welding process

    Understanding gas welding process

    Today you’ll get to know the definition, applications, working, advantages, and disadvantages of gas welding. In a previous article, friction welding was discussed, you can check it out! oxyacetylene welding is a popular kind of welding often used for metal cutting these days. So, Read more: different between welding and brazing joining process What is gas…

  • Different Types of Die Casting and their applications

    Different Types of Die Casting and their applications

    Today I will be discussing different types of die-casting and their applications. Die casting is known to be a metalworking process that is carryout by forcing metals or alloys into a mold cavity at a very high temperature. If you can recall from my previous article, the die-casting process is utilized when bulk metallic parts…

  • Understanding die casting

    Understanding die casting

    In today’s world, creating smaller items with complex shapes has become possible using die casting. After varieties of casting process out there, this process tends to stand out as its offer lots of benefits in the manufacturing world. In this article, you’ll get to know the definition, applications, working, advantages, and disadvantages of die casting.…