Metal fabrication is hard work, but can be very rewarding in the long run. It is an amazing skill to be able to create something with your hands and contribute to such incredible end results. One of the main processes performed by a metal fabricator is welding. We have some fun facts about welding to share with you about the history and particulars that you probably don’t know.
- Aluminium is the most common metal on earth but if you include the entire planet, Iron would be because it occupies a major part of the earth’s core.
- The only gas mixture that will burn hot enough to cut steel is Oxyacetylene.
- The most expensive natural metal is Rhodium due to the cost being over $175 000. Furthermore, its runner up is Platinum, followed by gold.
- In space, when two pieces of metal touch, they instantly become welded together. It is known as cold welding. A layer of oxidisation between the metals is the reason it doesn’t happen on earth.
- You can weld by using methods such as ultra-sound, electronic beam, rubbing, gas flame, electric arch or laser radiation
- Over 50% of man-made goods need welding. Some of these products include vehicles, phones, computers, furniture but the list is virtually endless.
- The idea of welding has been around for a long time. The Egyptian tombs have the first recorded evidence of metals being fused together.
- it is possible to weld under the water.
- The deepest dry weld recorded in history was in 2005 at 2000ft by the U.S. Navy.
If you require any welding or metal fabrication done, call WDIS.WA today. We specialize in all things metal. WDIS.WA deliver a wide range of projects including toolboxes, trailer repair, furniture, bars, trolleys and much more. We can design, manufacture and install most things. The only limit is your imagination.
