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Category: Welding Consumables

Wire, rod, tips and gas — the running costs of welding. Selection charts, what each consumable actually changes about the weld, and when a worn part is causing your problem.

Welding Consumables ⏱ 14 min read

Welding Rod Sizes: Diameter, Amps and Thickness Chart

Welding Consumables ⏱ 11 min read

030 Vs .035 Flux Core Wire: Which Size Should You Use?

Welding Consumables ⏱ 16 min read

TIG Filler Rods: Types, Sizes and How to Choose

Welding Consumables ⏱ 14 min read

Plasma Cutter Gases: Which Gas for Which Metal

Welding Consumables ⏱ 17 min read

6010 Vs 6011 Vs 6013 Vs 7018 Vs 7024 Welding Rods