Equipment & Consumables
Machines, electrodes, wires, gases and workstation maintenance.
BeginnerEquipment & ConsumablesHow to Choose Electrodes, Wires and Shielding GasesPractical guide to selecting welding consumables: covered electrodes, solid wires, flux-cored wires and shielding gases.
BeginnerEquipment & ConsumablesThe Welding Arc — Principle, Striking and ParametersThe welding arc explained: principle, ionisation, arc striking methods, arc length, arc blow and influence on welding parameters.BeginnerEquipment & ConsumablesWelding Safety — PPE, Hazards and Best PracticesSafety guide for welders: personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, fumes, radiation, fire and confined spaces.
BeginnerEquipment & ConsumablesWelding Current and Power Sources — Complete GuideDC vs AC current, types of welding power sources, static characteristics, duty cycle and how to choose the right machine for each welding process.