Weldclass Academy
Your destination for answering the how, what, and why mysteries of the welding world... plus tips and knowledge to make your next metalfab job a success.
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Do Mobile Welding Fume Extractors Work
The pros and cons of mobile fume extractors -
Welding Helmet Switching Speeds: The Faster the Better
Why switching speeds are not the whole story -
The Dangers of Welding Fumes and Recent Legal Changes
Understanding The Risks Of Welding Fumes And How The Law Has Changed -
Oxy Equipment Identification & Reference Guide
A quick visual guide to help you find what you need, and identify what's what! -
Power plugs on single-phase Welders: Your questions answered
The how what and why of power plug sizes used on single-phase welders and plasma cutters -
Flashback Arrestors - your questions answered
When a flashback occurs, the flame burns rapidly ‘upstream’, generally causing a loud explosion. If un-checked it can continue through the torch into hoses, regulators and gas bottles/cylinders. -
TIG Torch Selection Guide | Choosing the right TIG torch
Here's an easy-to-follow guide to save you time! -
How to set up your MIG welder for Aluminium welding
A plain english guide on setting up for MIG welding with Aluminium -
Comparing strength of common welding wires and electrodes
Here we compare Stick vs MIG vs Gasless consumables for steel, to assist with chosing the most suitable product -
The TIG Welding Process - your questions answered
All about TIG welding, how it works, the pros & cons... & more! -
The MMA "Stick" Welding Process - your questions answered
All about MMA (Stick) welding, how it works, the pros & cons... & more! -
How to weld Cast Iron | Cast Iron crack repair
A simple guide for successful welding and crack-repair of cast iron -
What is a Pulse MIG? A how & why guide to Pulse MIG welding
The how, what and why guide to pulse MIG welding -
MIG Welding for Beginners | Video with Shauno from 4WD 24/7
Welding need not be a dark art. Learn along with Shauno from 4WD 24/7 to take your welding skills from zero to hero. Plus step-by-step guide with photos. -
MIG Welder Wire Feed Troubleshooting Guide
Do's and dont's for successful wire feeding & great welds! -
Soldering vs Brazing vs Welding: What's the difference?
A simple and straight-forward guide explanation of the basic differences between Solder, Brazing and Welding. -
Gasless ('MIG') Welding of thin section steel - should I use 0.8mm or 0.9mm wire?
Here's why 0.9mm may actually be your best choice for thinner materials -
What is the Best Air Filter for Plasma Cutting
The pros and cons of common air filters used on plasma cutters -
Welding Machines - What is Duty Cycle & How is it Calculated
Your duty cycle questions answered!