Welding guides
Parts, troubleshooting, equipment, and life in the trade. Browse by topic or search below.
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Fluke 117 for Welding-Shop Electrical Checks: What It Can—and Cannot—Tell You
A practical guide to where the Fluke 117 can help with welding-shop electrical troubleshooting, its published limits, and when qualified service is required.
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Miller 217043 Helmet Battery: Fit Checks Before Ordering
Verify Miller 217043 helmet-battery fit before ordering: manufacturer-stated model exceptions, CR2450 identification in Miller literature, battery-count checks, and replacement basics.
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What a Bend Test Can Teach a Welder That the Surface Cannot
Why destructive bend testing can turn welding practice into useful feedback, and why appearance, procedure discipline, and test evidence answer different questions.
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Hypertherm 220941 45A Nozzle: Duramax Fit Checks Before Ordering
Verify Hypertherm 220941 before ordering: 45 A Duramax/Duramax Lock identity, package quantity, torch/process checks, and the exact Arc Weld five-pack.
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Weldtec 57Y01SFT vs 57Y03SFT: 12.5-ft vs 25-ft Twister TIG Power Cable
Compare Weldtec 57Y01SFT and 57Y03SFT Twister TIG power cables for 9/17-series torches, including the manufacturer-confirmed 12.5-ft vs 25-ft difference.
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ER310 vs ER309L TIG Filler: Heat-Resistant Stainless vs Dissimilar Joints
Compare ER310 and ER309L TIG filler as different AWS A5.9 starting points: heat-resistant 25Cr-20Ni stainless work versus common dissimilar stainless-to-steel applications.
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Strong Hand MSA45 Magnetic Welding Square: Setup Limits and When It Helps
A practical guide to the Strong Hand MSA45 Adjust-O magnetic square: 65-lb rated pull, angle positions, tack-welding limits, heat limits, and buying checks.