Welding aluminum presents some unique challenges compared to welding steel or other common materials, particularly in terms of the chemistry and crack sensitivity. In many cases, welding aluminum ...

Those who have welded aluminum by hand understand that it is a unique art form. Mastering the intricacies of this material demands considerable time and effort, as well as a steep learning curve to ...

This article is Part 2 of Welding Digest's series on aluminum welding. Read Part 1 here. Fluidity, the reciprocal of viscosity, is the ability of a substance to flow easily. At the melting point, ...

Vehicle makers recommend MIG welding processes for today's aluminum-intensive vehicles, but repairers need to know how aluminum MIG welding differs from welding on steel. The thought of welding ...

This article is the conclusion of Welding Digest's three-part series on aluminum welding. Be sure to read Part 1 about aluminum's thermal and reactive properties, and Part 2 on melting and ...

The level of automation in the manufacture of recreational aluminum boats is very low. Robotized welding is rarely utilized, although it is commonly considered as the most effective way to reduce ...

Since it is difficult to weld aluminum and copper with other methods, this process is a perfect method of combining aluminum and copper.. Welding, as implied by the name, usually involves the joining ...

The Aluminum metal matrix with particulate reinforcements is the new future of the coming industrial revolution due to the higher strength and availability. Composite reinforcements such as SiC, TiB2, ...