Knowing the Importance of Proper Welding Procedures

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Knowing the Importance of
Proper Welding Procedures
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Welding is essential to any kind of
infrastructure. To emphasize its
importance, do you realize that about
70% of manufactured products are
produced through welding? Yes! To
name just a few, welding is involved in
the construction of buildings, fences,
gates, vehicles, and appliances.
Without proper welding procedures,
most of these products that people
benefit from would not function
properly. That being said, welding is an
industry that requires professionalism,
extra precaution, extra care, and
compliance with the highest standards
of procedure.
Having said that, a large portion of time
and investment goes into the welding
procedure. Any wrong move or wrong
decision can be extremely costly and
sometimes even disastrous. 
Aside from knowing the 5 essentials for
proper welding and care of welding
equipment by heart, a reliable welding
company provides up-to-date training
and PPE for welding. 
Proper PPE for Welding
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE,
is crucial for keeping the welders safe.
Welding is a physically demanding
industry and the safety of the welders
should come first.
Eyes and face should be covered by
a welding helmet, and goggles. A
shield to protect from radiation,
sparks, debris, intense light,
chemical burns and flying
particles.
Respirators are used to protect the
lungs from oxides and fumes.
Fire resistant clothing is used to
protect from burns, radiation, heat
and fires.
Fire resistant ear muffs protect the
ears (and hearing) from too much
noise and sparks that could enter
the ear.
Boots and gloves to protect feet and
hands from heat, burns, fire, and
electric shock.
Proper Care of Welding Equipment
Maintenance of welding equipment
requires special care:
Follow the specs of each piece of
equipment to ensure proper use.
Make sure the welder knows how to
follow this properly and accurately to
ensure maximum performance of
each equipment.
Taking off the cover and blowing
compressed air into the units can
remove debris stuck inside. Work far
away from the machine to prevent
sparks or fire caused by flying debris.
Whenever needed, replace parts to
ensure the best usage each time. Parts
like torches, nozzles, and wire feeders
are most often replaced in order to
function properly.
Most importantly, there should be
scheduled maintenance for each of
the parts:
Monthly: Checking of electric cables
and inspection of equipment.
Quarterly: Cleaning of the wire
feeder, outlet, inlet, and drive rolls.
Semi-Annual: Disconnection of
vacuum machine and power units.
Annual: Servicing of welder gun and
liner. This should be done only by
licensed technicians.
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 Electrode Size: Consider position,
type and joint preparation, and
ability to maintain original
properties.  After the welding
procedure, capacity to carry current
values without loss of efficiency, and
metal work mass.
5 Essentials for Proper Welding
In any welding procedure, a
professional welder needs to know
these 5 essential things that must, at
all times, be correct and accurate.
1.
2. Current: Too high of a current results in
quick melting of electrodes while too low
is not enough to melt the metal.
3. Arc Length or Voltage: Too long of an
arc or too high voltage causes quick
melting of electrodes in large globules,
while a short arc or low voltage would not
be enough to melt. Both produce an
uneven bead and poor fusion.
4. Travel Speed: Too fast results in a pool
that doesn’t last long, causing impurities
to be locked in; the bead is narrow with
pointed ripples. Too slow causes metal to
pile up, producing beads that are high and
wide.
5. Electrode Angle: Correct angle has an
impact with deep groove welding and
fillet welding.
Clearly, there are a lot of things to keep in
mind when it comes to following the
proper welding procedure. As intricate as
it sounds, Welding Procedure
Specification (or WPS) is a document that
provides clear-cut directions on how to
ensure a high-quality product that abides
by industry standards and codes.
WPS is used as a guide on how to properly
weld a product to achieve the desired
result. A good welding company should
use WPS properly.
Any welding company’s endmost goal is
to provide high-quality products that last
a very long time. Being in the business for
10 years (and counting), Flawless Steel
Welding satisfies the needs of its
customers when it comes to serving their
structural steel needs.
Proper welding procedures are always in
place as we ensure nothing but the
highest quality products that provide
solutions for your business, whether big
or small. 
If you are looking for a reliable company
offering steel fabrication in Colorado
Springs, look no further than Flawless
Steel Welding. Visit our website and see
why we have everything you need in
welding services.
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