Alphaweld Insights
The latest in welding advice and insights brought to you by the experts at Alphaweld.
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Welding Helmets: How to Choose What's Best For You?
Date: 28-01-2022Searching for a welding helmet? In this blog, you'll discover how to select welding helmet options that perfectly meet your needs. -
Using Oxy-Fuel Cutting for Scrap Metals
Date: 12-01-2022In this blog, we discuss the tools and techniques involved in oxy-fuel cutting, with particular focus on its use with scrap metal. -
Welding Consumables: A Guide to Performing Good Welds
Date: 15-11-2021In this blog, we discuss the different types of welding consumables and the applications and relative merits of each. -
The Benefits of Renting Welding Equipment
Date: 26-10-2021Welding equipment can be a costly investment. Hiring is a flexible and cost-effective option when you need it. -
Choosing the Right Welder for Your Job
Date: 12-10-2021Tips on how to choose the right welder for the job -
Hardfacing Explained - Part I
Date: 08-10-2021A look at the differences between Abrasion Hardfacing and Impact Hardfacing. -
Your Guide to Electrochemical Weld Cleaning
Date: 13-09-2021Tips on electrochemical processes to bring your workmanship to the next level. -
PPE & Safety Apparel for the Welding Industry
Date: 11-08-2021If there’s anything more important than the quality of your work, it’s the safety of your workforce. -
A Quick Guide to Aluminium MIG/TIG Welding
Date: 26-07-2021In this blog, we take a look at the difficulties inherent in aluminium welding and the solutions used to combat them. -
Spotlight on Pulse MIG Welding
Date: 19-05-2021There are several reasons welders may choose pulse MIG welding over other forms of welding - read why. -
What is a Wire Batch Certificate and Why You Need It?
Date: 05-05-2021Who needs a wire batch certificate? -
Carbon Arc Gouging: A Guide to Process and Equipment
Date: 28-04-2021In this blog we provide an overview of the processes and equipment involved in carbon arc gouging. -
The Benefits of Seamless Flux Cored Welding Wires
Date: 14-04-2021An overview of Seamless Flux Cored Welding Wires - what they are, their practical applications, and how they compare to other kinds of welding wires. -
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What Are Welding Tents and Why Use One?
Date: 26-02-2021All worksites require welding tents for standards compliance, but only an Alphaweld welding tent is built to withstand Australian conditions for safer welds. Read more. -
Why Face Respirators are so Important for the Welding Process
Date: 22-01-2021In this blog, we discuss the importance of disposable and non-disposable face respirators in providing lung protection to welders. -
How to Use a Welding Fume Extractor Safely
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Aluminium Welding: Everything You Need to Know
Date: 29-10-2020If you’re wondering how to weld aluminium effectively, we’ve put together an easy to understand basic guide with everything you need to know. -
Fume Extraction: What, How, & Why It's so Important
Date: 07-09-2020While extraction is used across industries from carpentry to vehicle workshops and so much more, a welding fume extractor is particularly important. Welding release an array of toxic and harmful fumes, gasses, and metal particles into the air that can settle in the lungs and pose serious long-term health issues. -
What are the Main Safety Considerations in the Welding Sector?
Date: 27-07-2020Welding is a hazardous profession. Find out some of the precautions for workers’ safety. -
The 2020 $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Explained
Date: 09-06-2020Explore the advantages of the $150,000 instant asset write-off, along with eligibility and threshold rules. Alphaweld explains how your business benefits.
