As the folding continues, the softer metal welds or glues the layers of steel together to form a single whole. The softer metal layers give the sword greater flexibility without sacrificing the hardness of the steel needed for the cutting edge. Once the blade is complete, it is given an aci...
The weld metal depends on heat used and techniques used. One guy mixes more base metal because he welds hotter. The other guy uses less heat and the weld metal is very different. In order for welds to be safe, they need to be consistent, and when consistency can be obtained, the welds...
Once you've formed your metal into its desired shape, it is time to weld all the edges. I deliberately added too much weld so that I could grind back sharp corners. You should do all your welds on the outside, and then hold it up to the light to look for any gaps in your welds...
Steel pipes with 2,800 pipe welds Brinewater (an antifreeze agent) Five miles (8 km) of steel pipe wind under the rink in the Raleigh arena (A). The three chillers cool the brinewater to 16 F (-9 C) and provide up to 270 tons of cooling (see How Air Conditioning Works for the...