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Stick rods vary a lot, but most mild steel versions share a steel core with a flux jacket. That flux makes shielding and slag, and the recipe changes how the rod runs. What are you burning most, 6010, 7018, 6011?
#stickwelding #SMAW #welding #welddotcom
Undercut with MIG? Match your volts to your wire. Too much voltage and not enough WFS cuts the edge and won’t refill it, worse if you travel fast.
What else causes undercut for you? #migwelding #gmaw #weldingtips #welddotcom
Carbon arc gouging tip: do not make soup. Put the air holes under the electrode so the jet blows metal up and away, not into the plate. What did you gouge lately?
#welding #gouging #welddotcom
Oxyfuel isn’t scary if you learn it right. I break down the biggest beginner mistakes and how to avoid them. Watch here: https://t.co/t6nSQWQKgS
#oxyfuel #welding #metalworking #welddotcom
Blowing holes in thin-wall square tubing with a stick welder is common. Austin tests 3/32" 7018 and 6013, shows a 1/16" EZ Strike trick, and explains when 1/8" wall is the smarter move. Full video: https://t.co/6VI6eyLYQk
#welding #stickwelding #7018 #6013 #welddotcom
Duty cycle decides your output. Austin went EX-TRAFIRE 85HD for 100 percent at 65A, so the cuts keep coming. What else matters to you: consumables cost, pierce capacity, air requirements, CNC interface?
#plasmacutting #welding #fabrication #welddotcom
Socket welds show up on day one. Mark the shoulder, set the proper gap with a spacer, tack opposite corners, square it, then finish the four-tack box. Simple and square. What is your go-to fit-up trick for sockets
#socketweld #pipewelding #welddotcom
Aluminum will humble you if you skip prep. Abrade with Scotch-Brite, wipe with acetone, and clean your filler. Shiny TIG dimes start with clean metal. What’s your best tip for clean aluminum TIG?
#GTAW #TIGwelding #Aluminum #WELDdotcom
Stringers or weaves for speed up a 3F vertical? Austin runs a timed dual-shield flux-cored test to settle it. Full video: https://t.co/S1aJ9wDah5
#welding #3F #welddotcom
And just like that, FABTECH 2025 is a wrap. The countdown to Viva Las Vegas starts now. Drop your favorite moments or photos in the comments.
#FABTECH2025 #welding #welddotcom
Rod keeps sticking? It’s often low amps. Also check: arc length too short; bad ground; damp rods; wrong polarity; dirty metal. What would you add?
#stickwelding #smaw #welding #welddotcom
What kind of weld is this? Used a lot for build up or hard facing that might get ground flush. Some call it a weave. We’re calling it team vertical welds. What do you call it, and where have you used it?
#stickwelding #verticalwelding #padwelding #welddotcom
Welding over slag can trap it. This 1" Flux Core plug weld used a hole smaller than spec and trapped slag. Stick to the recommendations to avoid cracks.
#plugwelds #trappedslag #fluxcorewelding #welding #defect #welddotcom
We attended Boilermaker Apprentice of the Year in Statesboro, GA. Buddy welds on waterwalls, precise torch work and arc gouging, tube rolling, and rigging. Full recap and podcast soon. #welding #boilermaker #buddyweld #ofc #arcgouging #rigging #welddotcom
Drill it, fill it, lock it. 🔒
Plug welds fuse two plates by filling a hole with weld metal. We ran MIG vs Flux-Core head-to-head on plugs & slots—who wins? https://t.co/NSyu3wS7kd
#plugweld #slotweld #welding #welddotcom
Fail the prep, fail the test. ⚠️
Austin shows how to cut, clean, grind, and radius bend straps with the Thermacut EX-TRAFIRE 85HD—so they slide, not snap. What’s your go-to strap prep tip?
#weldingtest #bendstraps #welding #welddotcom
Another day as a Weldor? Suit up in gear built to handle sparks and heat with comfort and confidence. Check out @AriatWork FR shirts, pants, and boots, designed for weldors who demand the best. 🔥
#ariatwork #ppe #fr #welding #fabrication #welddotcom
Welders don't carry mirrors for selfies—it's the best way to handle tricky welds. Austin demonstrates combo welding pipes in tight corners using mirrors. Full video: https://t.co/dvJcx4Cnbq
#mirrorwelding #pipewelding #comboweld #welddotcom
🔥 Burning up while TIG welding aluminum? A 2-piece rig from Heavy Hitters might be your new best friend. Easier to replace, cooler to run. Learn more: https://t.co/KYVeI9FbXo
#TIG #TIGwelding #WeldingTips #HeavyHitters #GTAW #welddotcom
Spatter-free welds? Yes, please. Austin dropped off some Walter Surface Tech E-Weld 3 anti-spatter spray at Precision Welding Academy—clean results without nasty chemicals. 💥
#welding #spatter #antispatter #Walter #WeldDotCom
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