The Welder July/August 2019

In metal fabrication and manufacturing there is no such thing as standing still. We need to stop fearing change at its face, and stop quietly taking whatever our politicians, law officials, and bosses deem good enough. We should loudly fight to shape the change to our liking.

Stainless steel has several common finishes. It’s important to know what these common finishes are and why they are important. Recent innovations in abrasives technology can reduce process steps to deliver the desired finish, including that sought-after surface shine.

The foundation for conquering many stainless steel welding challenges starts with remembering that the material acquires its stainless property by forming a layer of chromium oxide.

Welding stainless steel isn’t easy. Here are five challenges all welders should be aware of.

Shielding gases protect the weld pool from outside contamination, so it’s critical to use the right one. Learn how to choose the right shielding gas for GMAW here.

Three welders from New Hampshire tackle precision stainless steel TIG welding together.