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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 ...

Choose the Right Welding Machine 

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 Welding is a serious job. It works to join metal pieces together and requires skill and the right tools to accomplish the purpose. A short guide to buying a welding machine for home-hobby, light fabrication, maintenance, motorsports, farm, metal art, automotive, and other DIY applications can help you. Read on.  1 - MIG welding It is one of the easier types of welding. There are two different types of welding involved, 1 - Bare Wire - MIG welding with bare wire can join thin pieces of metal together. 2 - Flux core - Flux core can be used outdoors as it does not require a flow meter or gas supply. MIG welding is generally the welding choice for DIY enthusiasts and hobby welders. 2 - TIG Welding It is versatile but also a difficult welding technique. TIG welders are skilled individuals. It is used to weld conventional metals such as aluminum, steel, nickel alloys, copper alloys, cobalt, titanium, bronze, and even gold.  TIG is a good welding process for bike frames, lawnmo...