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Rafael Salazar

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Rafael Salazar is the founder and editor-in-chief of GenuineWelding. He sets the editorial direction across the site’s process, equipment and fabrication coverage, and reviews every buying guide before it publishes. His focus is making sure a recommendation explains the trade-offs and the running costs, not just the ranking.

213 published articles
Welding Processes ⏱ 13 min read

MIG vs MAG Welding: What’s the Real Difference?

Welding Processes ⏱ 12 min read

TIG Welding Stainless Steel: Settings, Filler and Tips

Welding Processes ⏱ 16 min read

MIG Welding Stainless Steel: Gas, Wire and Settings

Welding Processes ⏱ 10 min read

What Is Heliarc Welding? History and How It Became TIG

Welding Processes ⏱ 12 min read

AC vs DC Welding: Polarity Differences Explained

Welding Processes ⏱ 12 min read

What Is Arc Welding? Types, Uses and How It Works

Welding Processes ⏱ 14 min read

What Is Spot Welding? Process, Uses and Equipment

Welding Processes ⏱ 12 min read

MIG vs Stick Welding: Which Process Should You Learn?

Welding Processes ⏱ 15 min read

Parts of a Weld: Weld Joint Anatomy Explained

Welding Processes ⏱ 12 min read

MIG vs TIG Welding: Differences, Costs and When to Use