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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 Consumables ⏱ 11 min read

Magnesium Brazing: Filler, Flux and Safety Precautions

Welding Processes ⏱ 13 min read

What Gas for TIG Welding? Argon, Helium and Mixes

Welding Consumables ⏱ 14 min read

Welding Nickel Alloys: Filler, Heat Input and Tips

Welding Processes ⏱ 14 min read

Welding Metals: What Can and Can’t Be Welded

Welding Consumables ⏱ 13 min read

Nonferrous Metals: Types, Properties and Welding Tips

Welding Processes ⏱ 10 min read

Flux Core vs MIG Welding: Which Should You Use?

Welding Consumables ⏱ 12 min read

Silver Brazing: Alloys, Flux and Joint Technique

Welding Processes ⏱ 15 min read

Welding Terminology: A to Z Glossary of Terms

Welding Consumables ⏱ 13 min read

Welding Cast Iron: Rods, Preheat and Crack Prevention

Welding Processes ⏱ 11 min read

What Is a Butt Weld? Types, Uses and Joint Prep