Cameron Dekker
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Cameron grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a once-proud steel town on the Lehigh River, where he got a taste of TIG welding in his high school shop class. He holds certificates for Certified WeldingEducator (CWE) and Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) from the American Welding Institute. His interests include scuba diving, sculpture, and kayaking.
Welding is the process of joining two or more pieces of metal together by melting and fusing them. It’s a skill that takes time and practice to master, but once you get the hang of it, you can create all sorts of strong and sturdy structures. If you’re just getting started in welding, then you […]
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TIG welding is a form of welding that uses a tungsten electrode to join metals. It’s the best welding process for thin-walled metal such as jewelry. It’s an excellent alternative to other welding processes such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW) because it provides a smoother weld with less porosity. That said, TIG welding can […]
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Brass is one of the most malleable materials you can use in a welding process. It is essentially an alloy of zinc and copper and is popular as a base metal and filler material. It can be joined with other metals to create sturdy and reliable joints. But since the melting temperatures of brass and […]
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Cast iron is among the most difficult materials to weld. It is not only hard, but also brittle and prone to cracking. This is why many welders shy away from welding cast iron. However, with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to weld cast iron to steel. The key to welding cast iron […]
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Zinc is one of the metals that are easy to work with but has limitations preventing it from being used in many applications. And although it is possible to weld it, it is considered to be a difficult task due to the properties of the metal. It has a low melting point and is very […]
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Yes, titanium can be welded. In fact, welding is one of the most common ways to join titanium components together. However, note that welding titanium is not the same as welding other materials. It is one of the most difficult metals to weld. It has several properties that make it unique, and these need to […]
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J-B Weld is a two-part epoxy that can be used to bond metal, glass, ceramic, and plastic. It’s often used in automotive and plumbing applications because it forms a strong waterproof bond. After using a J-B Weld, you may be left with some residue on the surface of the repaired area from the adhesive itself […]
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Zinc plated steel refers to steel covered with a layer of zinc through electro-galvanization. The zinc layer prevents rusting and corrosion. Now, a common concern is whether zinc-plated steel can be welded, considering the melting properties associated with the zinc coat. Yes, you can weld zinc plated steel with other alloys, provided you follow the […]
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Stainless steel is one of the most popular welding materials to work with. It has applications ranging from DIY home welding to professional industrial welding. This metal has gained popularity because of its strength, heat resistance, and anti-corrosion properties against fluids, gasses, and chemicals. Also, it has easy-to-clean surfaces making it a great option for […]
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Galvanized steel is steel that has been coated in zinc to protect it from corrosion. The zinc coating acts as a barrier between the steel and the elements, and it helps prevent rust and other forms of corrosion. However, welding galvanized steel can be tricky because the zinc coating can make it difficult for the […]
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