Generally speaking, you want to match the MIG wire thickness to the metal you are welding together. If you are doing a lot of dedicated sheetmetal work, you should stick to thinner wire such as 0. ...

Skip Welding Technique. When welding thin sheet metal, do not try to run one bead right across the joint. This will cause too much heat to build up. Instead, run a series of short welds at different ...

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Arc, or stick welding, is generally better suited for projects requiring thick pieces of metal, such as plate steel and angle iron. MIG and TIG are more popular for sheet metal and other thin ...

For example, creating a T-joint between 0.005-in. sheet metal and 0.5-in. thick steel would be best done using brazing. If welding were tried, its intense heat would likely burn through or warp ...

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While the frame certainly has a unique “iron bridge” look to it, the choice of material goes beyond aesthetics. Because no welding is required, there is no risk of weakening the metal where ...