CAMM Metals Blog

Are metal welding costs draining your fabrication project’s budget? It’s possible that your fabrication partner isn’t doing everything possible to optimize their welding processes and find ways to minimize your expenses. It’s a difficult balancing act. After all, the end product’s structure and safety is dependent on the strength of the welds. Any welding defects will result in additional costs for your business. Check in with your metal fabrication partner to find out if they offer any of the following welding solutions to drive down your project costs (without sacrificing quality).

There’s a wide variety of metal fabrication projects that require welded parts. We understand that welding is a crucial aspect of the manufacturing process, but with so many different methods, it can be hard to understand the difference or determine which method is best.

Many people ask, “What’s the difference between MIG and TIG welding?” The two processes do have some aspects in common. Both processes use electrical arcs to produce heat and join metallic objects and both processes incorporate an inert gas mixture to prevent corrosion of welding electrode. Whether you’re unfamiliar or just need a quick review, read on for the differences between MIG welding and TIG welding. 

In a welding operation, mistakes don’t just mean a less-than-perfect final product. Instead, mistakes made during the welding process can result in added necessary cleanup and rework that can be very costly. In order to avoid extra costs in your welding operation, you should do what you can to avoid costly mistakes. Here are some of the worst mistakes in a welding operation and how to avoid them.

Welding is an important part of the metal fabrication process. However, there are many different issues that can arise from welding. Without proper technique, there are many different problems that can occur. Here are some of the most common problems that occur with welding and how to fix them.

Aluminum is a unique type of metal that comes with its own set of challenges. It is not necessarily more difficult to weld than other metals, but its unique challenges mean that certain methods need to be used when welding. Here are some of the challenges that are associated with welding aluminum and how to address them.

During the welding process, the weld metal and the adjacent base metal will expand and contract throughout the heating and cooling cycle. During these cycles, it’s inevitable that some distortion will occur due to the movement of the metal. However, it’s important to take steps to minimize this distortion whenever possible. Here are some tips to minimize welding distortion.