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Puddle Welding ((top)) Guide

Puddle welding is not magic. It fails when:

Want to learn puddle welding? Forget coupons. Get a piece of 16-gauge sheet metal. Drill a ½-inch hole in it. Weld it shut with 1/16-inch 7018 at 50 amps or .030 MIG at 16 volts. puddle welding

Jack took a deep breath and reset the torch. This time, he approached the metal with a newfound sense of caution and respect. The puddles formed and cooled, and as he worked, Jack began to feel a sense of mastery. The metal seemed to respond to his touch, and the welds grew stronger and more consistent. Puddle welding is not magic