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These are a few good steps to having a successful weld.
These are a few good steps to having a successful weld.
* Make sure the materials have no coatings. Welding of some coatings like cadmium plating or galvanized metal can produce toxic fumes that could be fatal.
* Make sure the materials have no coatings. Welding of some coatings like cadmium plating or galvanized metal can produce toxic fumes that could be fatal.
+* Argon acts as an asphyxiant and will displace oxygen. Do not work in a confined space with argon do to the possibility of a low oxygen condition.
* Materials should be properly prepped and clean for best results.
* Materials should be properly prepped and clean for best results.
* Make sure the process you are using is correct for your material type.
* Make sure the process you are using is correct for your material type.