Metal Fabrication Blog
by Australian General Engineering
Metal Fabrication Welding Aluminium
Aluminium Welding: How to Weld Aluminium Aluminum is a lightweight, thin metal which is used commonly in welding workshops. With this metal, welding has to be done at low temperatures. Otherwise, you will simply wind up blowing holes in your materials. Aluminum is quite reactive, so forms an oxide layer when it’s exposed. This poses a […]
Exactly what is the sheet metal working procedure?
The sheet metal production process powers Australian industry– almost every kind of producer relies, in some way, on parts, specialized components, structures, or devices that is a direct outcome of sheet metal fabrication. From big commercial structures and supports to the most sensitive digital assemblies, sheet metal plays a key role. Exactly what is the […]
What is the best respirator for welding?
Disposable Masks vs PAPR respirators for welding and cutting processes When asking ‘what is the best respirator for welding and metal cutting?’ a number of factors need to be considered. But first we’ll give a bit of background. The fumes given off during welding or a hot cutting process is a varying mixture of airborne gases […]
Best Plasma Cutter Reviews Australia: Top 8 of 2020
Our Best Plasma Cutters Reviewed Plasma cutting technology has gradually evolved from the welding technology of the 1960s, when the early plasma cutters were bulky monstrosities! Today, there are many portable plasma cutter models on the market, and they are more flexible and safer to use than their huge predecessors. They are also more affordable […]
The Best Welding Gloves For The Money
Sparks and can be a real problem when Welding With your hands so close to whatever you’re working on, burning is a genuine risk. That’s why it’s so important to have a really protective pair of welding gloves, to keep your hands fresh and burn-free while you work. Here you’ll find ten of the best […]
Best Welding Aprons: Top 3 of 2020 (Leather & Non-Leather)
Top 3 Best Welding Aprons And Bibs (Leather & Non-Leather) It’s essential to ensure that you protect as much of your body as possible while welding, to avoid burns and other harmful scrapes. That’s why a good quality welding apron is such a good idea; not only will it protect the front of your body, […]
Best Welding Carts for Metal Fabricators
Which Welding Cart is Right for you? It’s no secret that the machines used for welding and plasma cutting are often quite heavy and a chore to move around. While there are some great portable plasma cutters and welders on offer, it’s still much more natural and less strain on the back to move them […]
Huntsman W20 490P Welding Helmet Review
Huntsman W20 490P Welding Helmet Review If you don’t mind looking like the man in the iron mask, then this is an excellent welding helmet that offers a range of essential features for a low price. Sometimes pieces of welding equipment can be over-engineered, but this is one piece of kit that focuses on traditional […]
Auto Darkening vs Passive Welding Helmets
Why We Prefer My (Passive) Fibre Metal Tigerhood Classic The first welding helmet I ever owned was a blue Air-Liquide passive helmet. It had a 2”x4” flip-up window, a very boxy shell, and the most uncomfortable carriage possible. It was probably the best helmet for a beginner because literally, anything else is going to be […]
North 110PWE Fibre-Metal Pipeliner Superglas Welding Helmet Review
Metal Pipeliner Superglas Welding Helmet Review The North 110PWE is a reasonably inexpensive welding helmet that is perfect for the hobbyist as well as professional welders, as it combines good value for money with a sturdy design that can be used for just about any welding task. The helmet offers its wearer a lightweight […]
Optrel e680 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Review
Optrel e680 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Review 4.3 A vast improvement over the previous Optrel Satellite, the Optrel e680 welding helmet outperforms its predecessor in just about every field. From the auto-darkening lens to the highly adjustable hood, the Optrel e680 provides comfort as well and convenience for all welding jobs, including TIG, MIG, Stick […]
Hobart 770756 Impact Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Review
The Hobart 770756 impact auto-darkening welding helmet packs in more desirable features than you’d expect for such a reasonable price. Somehow the designers seem to have solved several problems which are very common amongst other welding helmet brands – but in doing so, they’ve created some significant flaws by neglecting other areas. Nevertheless, this helmet […]
Save Phace Gen-X Extreme Face Protector (EFP) Welding Helmet Review
The Gen-X Extreme Face Protector (EFP) series by Save Phace is a versatile array of welding helmets that also double as grinding masks and splash guards. Currently, the only helmet we’ve seen to offer an ADF (auto-darkening filter) with 180° clear peripheral vision, the EFP helmets make welding a much safer and more comfortable experience […]
Best 3M Speedglas Welding Helmets
Reviews, Comparisons & Buyer’s Guide Generally speaking, Speedglas welding helmets feature an impressive set of specs. Whether you’re looking for fast reaction time, comfortable headgear, a large viewing window, or just a mask that you can unpack and use straight away (or all of the above!) then this brand is pretty sure to have something […]
Best Lincoln Welding Helmets
Reviews, Comparisons & Buyer’s Guide When it comes to welding helmets, Lincoln has made a name for itself by creating products that deliver top quality optical clarity that’s seriously hard to beat. With large viewing windows and high specs, these are some of the best welding helmets on the market – which is precisely what […]
Best Jackson Welding Helmets
Reviews, Comparisons & Buyer’s Guide Jackson is one of the leading names within the welding industry, so if you’re looking into buying one of their helmets, chances are you’re looking for something reliable and long-lasting. In general, they deliver. These are by no means the highest spec welding helmets on the market, and they do […]
Welding Terminology and Abbreviations
Welding Terminology & Abbreviations: What does MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, GMAW Stand For In Welding? MIG – ‘MIG’ stands for ‘Metal Inert Gas’ welding, but you might also see it referred to as ‘GMAW’ (‘Gas Metal Arc Welding’), or ‘MAG’ (‘Metal Active Gas’ welding). This is one of the most common welding techniques – and […]
The Ultimate Guide To 6G Pipe Welding
Techniques, Positions & Procedures As you advance through your welding career, you’ll be forced to work on a wide range of jobs, using various metals of different thicknesses. Joining curved pieces of metal is more difficult than welding flat sheets, so by far the most challenging process you’re ever likely to come across is pipe […]
Aluminium Welding: How to Weld Aluminium
The Ultimate Guide Aluminum is a lightweight, thin metal which is used very commonly in welding workshops. With this metal, welding has to be done at low temperatures, or else you will just end up blowing holes in your materials. Aluminum is quite reactive, so forms an oxide layer when it’s exposed. This poses an […]
The Ultimate Guide To Getting your Welding Certification
Classes, Tests and Costs If you’re not satisfied with keeping your welding just as a hobby and want to take it more seriously, unfortunately, any self-taught skills won’t be enough. In general, employers aren’t keen to simply take your word for it that you can weld – they want proof. The best and most reliable […]
Unique Gifts For The Welder In Your Life
Welding Gifts That’ll Make Christmas Awesome Welders are not easy people to shop for, but you wouldn’t expect that people who fuse metal together for a living would be.Despite this, we love the welders in our lives and only want the best for them. To help you on your mission to buy that perfect gift […]
Computerized Design in Sheet Metal Fabrication Melbourne
How Computer Design Effects Melbourne Sheet Metal Fabrication in 2018 How Computerized Design Impacted Sheet Metal In 1957, Patrick J. Hanratty, a computer scientist and “father of computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM)”, developed PRONTO, which was the first commercial numerical-control programming system. In 1960, Ivan Sutherland, a computer scientist and “father of computer graphics”, […]
Custom Metal Equipment Design and Production
The sheet metal production process powers Australian industry– almost every kind of producer relies, in some way, on parts, specialized components, structures, or devices that is a direct outcome of sheet metal fabrication. From big commercial structures and supports to the most sensitive digital assemblies, sheet metal plays a key role. Exactly what is the […]
How to Weld Aluminum – Metal Fabrication
Aluminium Welding: How to Weld Aluminium Aluminum is a lightweight, thin metal which is used commonly in welding workshops. With this metal, welding has to be done at low temperatures. Otherwise, you will simply wind up blowing holes in your materials. Aluminum is quite reactive, so forms an oxide layer when it’s exposed. This poses […]
Best Welding Fabrication Helmet Under $300
Best Welding Fabrication Helmet Under $300 Just because you aren’t spending a lot doesn’t suggest you can’t purchase quality. With every year and the development of brand-new innovation, the rate of welding helmets is going down and down. These helmets are all under $300 and come with fantastic features any welder would value. Also check […]
Best Welding Helmets in Australia: Top 4 of 2020
Best Overall – YESWELDER True Color Solar Powered Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Premium Choice – YESWELDER Large Viewing Screen True Color Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Excellent Value – Tanox Auto Darkening Solar Powered Welding Helmet ADF-206S ESAB 0700000800 SENTINEL A50 Welding Helmet Ultimate List of the Best Welding Helmets Available to Buy […]
Best Welding Boots 2018 – Metal Fabrication Shoe Guide
A set of boots might not be high up on your list of top priorities when it comes to welding accessories, but for severe or professional welders a great pair of welding boots is a must. This is particularly real with overhead welding, where anything that drops can burn whatever you’re using. The very best […]
Difference between Welding Soldering and Brazing
Like many sheet metal terms, soldering and welding are used interchangeably. Nevertheless, while these two operations are comparable, their procedure and sub-techniques are different. The main difference between welding and soldering is melting. In soldering, metal producers heat up the metal to be bonded but never soften them. In welding, metal producers melt the base […]
Future of the Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry
Exactly what takes place when a trio of technological, political, and social problems hit the sheet metal industry harder than ever before? According to sentiment from The FABRICATOR‘s Leadership Summit in March, service is excellent, though common obstacles stay. The collective belief appeared to be, “Company is fantastic, but how can we stay up to […]
Metal Fabrication Methods & Techniques used in Melbourne
Australian Engineering Metal Fabrication Techniques Whether you have invested six decades in a sheet metal fabrication store or you are learning the fundamentals of the trade, Australian General Engineering’s guide to sheet metal strategies can assist pros and beginners alike. This glossary information sheet metal fabrication approaches from start to finish. There are a lot […]
Galvanized Sheet Metal Fabrication in Melbourne
Galvanized Sheet Metal, How Does It Work? Galvanized sheet metal is a steel or iron product that has a protective zinc coating to prevent rusting. According to the GalvanizeIt! Online Seminar from the American Galvanizers Association, this method provides corrosion protection, durability under harsh conditions, a long lifespan, versatility, availability, and sustainability. See how sheet metal fabrication shops, […]
What is metal fabrication and where is the industry headed?
Today’s metal fabrication shops are far different from those operating in the booming post-World War II economy. A fluctuating market, cyclical industries, and the need for sophisticated equipment and quick turnaround times in both production and output have shops scrambling to maintain profitability. Metal fabrication is the process of building machines and structures from raw […]
Best Metal Welding Shirts Guide 2018 Melbourne
To get a great metal welding shirt is a no brainer. Metal welding is a dangerous activity considering the fact that you’re using a torch to melt metal. Welding shirts make up the bulk of the protection that doesn’t keep you from going blind, and pretty much any welder should make sure that they have one. […]
Best 120V MIG Metal Welders 2018 Guide Melbourne
If you like to work with sheet metal fabrication and other thin metals on a regular basis then you know the importance of having your own welder. One of the problems with purchasing your own welder is that not everybody has 220 Volt electrical supplies available to run them. Fortunately, many companies have started developing […]
Best Protective Welding Jacket 2018 Guide Melbourne
Why get a welding jacket? Well, if you weld, you already know the importance of personal protective equipment. Your PPE is immensely important, and almost nothing is as important to your well-being as your jacket when you’re in those hot and heavy environments where welding is common. In fact, finding the right welding jacket might just […]
Best Drilling End Mills in 2018 Guide Melbourne
Why get the right endmill for aluminum? Machining is a delicate art, which means that you’re going to need the proper tools for the job. For a hobbyist or professional, making items out of aluminum requires a specialized set of endmills. If you’re looking to find the right endmill for aluminum, you’re in the right place; […]
The CNC Turret Punching Process Melbourne
CNC Turret and Laser Fabrication Turret presses, likewise recognized as CNC punch presses are especially suited for low to medium volume production runs. CNC presses are the workhorse for “soft-tooled” manufacturing and are extensively used by users of PMA’s Metal Fabricating Division. Their flexibility and speed are continually being greatly improved, boosting the run numbers […]
Sheet Metal Fabrication – Description & Process
Brief Description & History of Sheet Metal Fabrication in Melbourne Sheet metal is utilized in automobile and truck (lorry) bodies, airplane fuselages and wings, medical tables, roofs for buildings (architecture) and many other uses. Sheet metal of iron and other materials with higher magnetic permeability, also named laminated steel cores, has applications in transformers and […]
CNC Laser Cutting Fabrication – A Brief Description & Process
A Brief Description & History of CNC Laser Cutting CNC Laser cutting is a modern technology that works with a laser to cut materials, and is commonly used for industrial manufacturing applications, but is also starting to be used by programs, small businesses, and hobbyists. A typical industrial laser for cutting materials consisted of a […]
General Metal Fabrication – A Brief Description & Process
General Metal Fabrication – Brief Description & History Metal fabrication jobs normally start off with shop sketches including accurate measurements, then move to the fabrication stage and ultimately to the installation of the final project. Fabrication facilities are hired by contractors, OEMs, and VARs. Traditional projects include loose parts, structural frames for buildings and heavy […]