Precision At The Arc
Engineering Precision at the Arc with a GMAW Setup
In the world of metal fabrication, precision at the arc directly affects weld quality and structural integrity. Achieving it requires more than just skill. It demands a deep understanding of the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) gun and the adjacent componentry that can directly affect aspects of the weld, such as the weld pool size, joint penetration depth, and overall weld appearance. Maintaining arc control and consistency is a necessity, and the quality of a weld hinges on the seamless interaction of the gun setup, a welder’s experience, and thoughtful engineering.
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About the Author
Pouya Mohammadkhani
Pouya Mohammadkhani, P.Eng., is an R&D Engineer for Bernard and Tregaskiss, a division of ITW. His work focuses on the design and development of advanced welding solutions that improve performance, durability, and user experience. He contributes technical expertise and industry insight to support innovation in arc welding technologies.
Right-the-First-Time Welding
Right-the-First-Time Welding
Fixing defects demands careful planning and expert execution
Welding repairs often involve higher
stakes than original fabrication. The
pressure is greater, the conditions
are more challenging, and the consequences of
failure are more severe. Once a critical weld is
compromised, the risks increase significantly:
What was critical becomes supercritical, the
margin for error narrows, and the cost of
failure multiplies. A failure in a newly fabricated
pressure vessel might be inconvenient, but a
failure in a repaired pressure vessel already in
service could be catastrophic…
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Check out the BTB MIG Gun Configurator to configure a gun that works with your operation, so you can weld it right the first time.
About the Author
Mostafa Hanafy
Mostafa Hanafy (mostafa.hanafy@bernardtregaskiss.com) is director of strategic marketing and product management at Bernard and Tregaskiss.
