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Metal fabrication and welding, explained
Short guides, written for people who have parts made. No jargon, no filler.
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Welded assemblies: when to choose a weldment over a machined part
What a welded assembly is, when it costs less than a machined part, the five shop steps, and the design rules that avoid rework.
Read the articleGuide · UpdatedTypes of welding: stick, MIG, TIG, plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, and which to choose
The six welding processes explained plainly: how each works, on which metals, with what limits, and which one a shop picks for your part.
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