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Too fast and you outrun your cut. Too slow and you can weld it back together.

Torch cutting is all about control, but travel speed is one of the biggest factors. Move as fast as the puddle will let you for a cleaner cut and fewer restarts.

How did you learn to dial it in?

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Welding fumes are toxic. Capture them at the source with the xFUME PRO from ABICOR BINZEL.

It helps pull fumes away as they leave the weld, so you are not sitting in a cloud all day. Multiple setups for different joints and applications.

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Cheaper cutoff wheels can cost you more when they cut slow, wear out fast, and keep you changing wheels.

We tested Harbor Freight wheels against 3M Abrasives Cubitron 3. The Cubitron 3 cut faster and lasted longer.

What abrasives do you trust when time matters?

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MIG and MAG welders, your shielding gas matters more than you think.

100% CO₂ = more heat and penetration, plus more spatter.
75/25 = smoother welds and less cleanup.
90/10 = needed for true spray transfer.
Stainless? Try a tri-mix for a cleaner finish.

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A good MIG weld is often compared to frying bacon, but bad settings are even easier to hear.
High voltage + low wire speed = hiss with an occasional pop.
Low voltage + high wire speed = erratic machine-gun popping.

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MIG settings are all about balance.

More wire feed speed means more amperage, so voltage needs to come up with it for thicker material.

For thin material, bring both down to help prevent burn-through and keep the arc smooth.

Voltage + wire feed speed = better welds.

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Austin set up the GWEIKE M3 Ultra 6-in-1 and found some clear tradeoffs.

Pros: cleaner dross-free cuts, tighter tolerances, faster speeds, less warping, and more material capability.
Cons: more complex setup, gas fittings, and a much higher upfront cost.

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You do not typically see ironworkers pipe welding, but there are situations where the job calls for it.
Power projects need more welders, and handrail installation is another common place you will see it.
Ironworkers, what pipe welding jobs are you working on?

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Going for Ironworker work? The 1-inch plate test is one of the most common tests you may have to pass.
You can put serious heat into thick plate, but watch your interpass temp, especially with dual-shield flux core and 100% CO₂. What is your best tip for passing this test?

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One of the best parts of @Scrapfest is seeing what artists can create from scrap metal.

This year, @LincolnElectric gave attendees a chance to get hands-on, learn to MIG weld, and make something of their own.

Never been? Mark your calendar for next July. #Scrapfest

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Learning to read a tape measure?

Standard tapes show the lines. EZ Read tapes label the fractions.

Which one is better for actually learning the skill? Let us know below.

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Worn contact tips can lead to poor welds and unnecessary downtime.

ABICOR BINZEL chrome zirconium contact tips are built to handle the heat, last longer, and keep you welding.

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They say never weld over slag because it gets trapped in the weld. Most of the time that is true. But with the right settings and technique, you might get away with it.

Just because you can does not mean you should.

What do you think?

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You need a sharp tungsten for a good TIG weld, right? It helps, but the exact angle is not everything. Cleanliness matters more. A dirty tungsten will mess you up fast. How do you prep yours?

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The cap is the first thing people notice on a multipass weld, so it better look right.

Tyler tried using AI to learn a cap pass. It got him close, but missed a key detail. Stack from the bottom up, not the top down.

What are your best cap pass tips?

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Restarts can be tough with GMAW, but what happens when you let AI guide you? Tyler tested ChatGPT’s method vs Austin’s. Which one wins, and what’s your best tip for clean tie-ins?

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Did you know there’s a stick rod made for smooth, strong downhill welds?

Meet the ESAB 9045. Austin put in some time with it and learned a few key things:

Let it heat up on restarts
Stay as perpendicular as possible
Don’t carry too much metal

What tips do you have?

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AI is coming for jobs. But what about welding instructors?

We had AI teach a beginner how to run a 2G open root that would bend. Then a real welder stepped in.

Who did it better? And are instructors actually safe?

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At what point does welding in the wind turn into arc gouging?

We tested it. Self-shielded flux core and 8010 handled serious wind and started acting like a gouging process before porosity showed up.

If you weld outside, this matters. How far would you push it?

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Wind in your weld means porosity, no question.

We tested MIG vs dual shield vs self-shielded flux core in real wind to see which one actually holds up.

Which one are you trusting outside?