by Tami Holly | Sep 28, 2026 | Steel
Electrical conductivity matters in welding because a poorly conducting joint can create resistance, generate heat, and cause a connection to fail under load. Silver is one material with a notably high electrical conductivity rating. Here’s how that property affects...
by Tami Holly | Nov 3, 2025 | Steel
You’ve got something you want to make or repair, but there’s one problem: it requires welding. Before you fire up your machine, you’ll need to grab some supplies. One of the most important is the welding rod. In stick welding, the welding rod is a...