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Why is a helmet important during welding?

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People might think welding is a very straightforward and simple process, but the truth is far from that. It's about more than just joining two metal pieces together. There is a lot that goes behind the scenes of the welding process.  It doesn't matter if you are a newbie or an expert. It is always advisable to use safety gear. One important safety gear which is very crucial is the welder helmet.  In this article, we will talk about whether or not a welder helmet is important.  Why should you always wear a welder helmet?  One of the biggest reasons you should wear a helmet when welding or watching someone weld is to protect the eyes against UV rays, sparks, and the torch's bright light.  The process of welding gives off a very bright light and can cause the cornea of the eye can be burnt and cause permanent or temporary blindness.  Another reason to wear a helmet is that the eye cannot adjust to the brightness in a dark environment. The flying sparks can be ...

What is Stick Welder and its Applications

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 Different types of welding are used, such as MIG welding, TIG welding and stick welder . Depending on your needs, the workers can choose among these three types of welding. Today we will explain what a stick welder is and mention its application.  What is a stick welder? A Stick welder is a type of hand-driven arc welding used on a wide range of metals. It is a metal-bonding process, where a flux-covered electrode is bonded with two metal surfaces.  This is the only process where AC and DC form between electrodes and the nearby metal surface.  Once the arc has been struck, the electrode’s flux services it as a shielding gas, and it starts to burn. This, in time, creates a protective atmosphere that restricts the flow of oxygen, water vapour or other debris to contaminate the weld.  Stick welders are used because there is no need to use a separate shielding gas, and the work can be accomplished using the basic equipment. The workers can choose among a wide ran...