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Aluminum 5052, 6061, 3003: What’s the Difference?

February 4, 2015

Industry Related | all aluminum fabrication, aluminium fabrication, aluminum fabrication

If you’ve worked in the metal fabrication industry for any time at all, then you know there are multiple kinds of aluminum, steel and even stainless steel. Trying to figure out the difference between aluminum 5052 and aluminum 3003 can be as confusing as telling two zebras apart. Learn about the differences between different types of aluminum, […]

Stick Welding Tips: Becoming A Stick Welding Expert

January 12, 2015

Industry Related | tips on stick welding, Utah metal fabrication, welding fabrication

We’re all about welding at All Metals Fabrication so we have some tips on stick welding for you and we love sharing some of the tricks of our trade! Whether you’re on your way to becoming a stick welding expert, or if you’re interested in stick welding as a hobby but don’t know much about […]

Three Cool Facts About Welding

November 12, 2014

Industry Related | aluminum welding and fabrication, metal fabrication, welding

Think you know a lot about metal fabrication? Check out these three cool facts about the world of welding you may not know: Welding in space is different than here on Earth. The scientists at NASA have figured out that in space, when two pieces of metal touch each other, they fuse together. The oxygen in our atmosphere […]

TIG Welding Basics

October 21, 2014

Industry Related | basics of TIG welding, stainless steel welding, welding fabrication

TIG welding is a great skill to learn, but it can be difficult knowing how to get started. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of the art including form, getting the right torch angle, and some things to keep in mind as you’re welding. Proper form The most basic key to TIG welding […]

Want your construction site to thrive? Bring on a field welder!

October 7, 2014

Industry Related | field welder, field welding, metal fabrication

If you’ve ever spent time working on a construction site, then you know how critical it is to have fully operational equipment. When things go wrong, an on-site field welder can save the project a lot of time and money. Here are the basics of the field welding process, in order to give you a better […]

Minimize Weld Distortion On Your Next Project

September 16, 2014

Industry Related | expet welding, welder facts, welding fabrication

If you’re a welder, chances are you’ve encountered distortion or shrinkage on a project. The science behind this is relatively easy to understand but undeniably frustrating. When a weld cools to room temperature, it shrinks. The adjacent cold base metal prevents this from happening, resulting in what is called ‘residual tensile stress’. Think of it […]

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