Ryan Lewis - Metal Working Hub

How to Clean Metal Before Welding for Stronger Welds

Dirty metal produces porosity, incomplete fusion, and cracked welds even when machine settings are perfect. Oil, mill scale, rust, paint, […]

Attempting to run standard self-shielded flux-cored wire on aluminum produces immediate failure: excessive spatter, black soot, porosity, and a weak

Many welders and fabricators end up with cracked edges or soft spots after attempting to harden a blade, spring, or

Copper melts near 1985°F while stainless steel requires temperatures closer to 2750°F, and copper’s thermal conductivity pulls heat away so

Burn-through happens in seconds when a stick arc sits too long on 16- or 18-gauge exhaust tubing. The wall melts,

TIG welding bronze requires more than simply adjusting your welder’s settings. Bronze alloys conduct heat differently than steel, and improper

Dried paint on a stainless steel sink creates an immediate problem: aggressive scraping or the wrong solvent can leave permanent

Joining copper pipe correctly is essential for creating leak-free plumbing systems that can withstand years of pressure, temperature changes, and

Choosing the wrong stick electrode turns a simple joint into a failed test or a cracked repair. Many welders grab