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Welder

Welding is the art of melting metal together with electricity, usually to create 3D structures out of box tube or sheet metal. MIG welding, a type of welding that is slightly easier to learn, is ‘Metal Inert Gas’ welding and most commonly used for mild steel or aluminum. TIG welding, which is a little more complex to learn, is ‘Tungston Inert Gas’ welding, and is used for all sorts of metals.

Models at EXP

Millermatic 252
Dynasty 210

Safety Considerations

  • Never look at the arc of a welding flash: you can sunburn your retinas.
  • Wear welding gloves when welding.
  • Use caution when touching things in the welding shop: they might be hot.