Welding Supplies

Welding is an age-old process of joining metals. Welding supplies are necessary for better metal works.

The environment is a concern for us today. One way of saving the environment is limited use of wood in constructions, small and large. Many wood replacements were developed to imitate wood appearance. The use of metal is the more popular alternative to wood.

Use of metals requires a centuries-old process. This is the manufacturing process or the joining of materials. Welding is joining of materials, metal, or thermoplastic resins. Causing coalescence joins metals. The process involves melting the pieces together and is attached with melted filler in between form a strong joint. Heat, or in combination with pressure, producing a weld.

Welding uses a number of sources. These sources include gas flame, electric arc, laser, electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. Welding is regarded as an industrial process. In spite of this thinking can welding be done in any number of circumstances we think? Welding is possible in an open-air condition, including water and yes, even in space.

Welding is dangerous, in all position where welding is possible to be done. Care must be taken when making a welding. Precautions should be considered unacceptable consequences, such as burns, electric shock, eye damage, poisonous fumes, and overexposure to ultraviolet light.

For centuries, welding is done through the simplest process of forged welding. Heating the materials and pounding to connect metals. In this procedure, heat and pressure are used. Historic structures and art masterpieces were constructed and fabricated using this simple welding process.

Arc welding is the most popular welding process used in many work places. This is done by an electric arc between an electrode and the base materials. The metals are melted at the welding point. Electric arc is created and maintained by the use of an electric power supply. Use of an alternating or direct current and a consumable or a non-consumable electrode is possible in an electric arc welding. Shielding gas usually protect the welding area.

Arc welding requires an electrical power supply. Most commonly used are the constant current power supplies and the constant voltage power supplies. The length of the arc is directly related to the voltage while on the other hand, the amount of the heat input is related to the current. In manual arc welding, the constant current power supplies are used most often.

Power or energy supplies are the most important supplies needed in the welding processes. Another requirement in welding is a continued supply of electrodes or what is commonly referred to as welding rods. Replacement supplies for the various welding equipment and tools might be an option for a continued and uninterrupted work.

Miscellaneous supplies can be considered on hand at the work place for a better workflow. These supplies may include brushes and brooms, tape, cable ties, tie downs, tarpaulins, and vacuums.

National Welding Supplies offers a wide range of welding equipment so whether you need a Mig Welders, Tig Welder or just welding Spares and Accessories we should have something for you. Call 61 02 9604 5222 or visit http://www.nationalwelding.com.au