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Metal Bandsaw Blade TPI Guide: How to Choose Tooth Pitch
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Compare a drill press and magnetic drill by workpiece size, portability, workholding, annular cutters, steel thickness, feed control, and safety.
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Understand welding duty cycle, the 10-minute test period, rated amperage, ambient temperature, cooling time, and how to match a welder to production.
Welding Amperage by Metal Thickness: A Starting-Point Guide
Find a safe welding amperage starting point using material thickness, process, joint, electrode or wire, position, machine chart, and test coupon.
Plasma Cutter Size by Metal Thickness: A Practical Guide
Choose plasma cutter size from routine metal thickness, rated cut, sever capacity, cut speed, input power, air supply, duty cycle, and piercing needs.
Metal Band Saw Buying Guide: Capacity, Blade and Speed
Compare horizontal and vertical metal band saws by cutting capacity, blade speed, feed control, coolant, accuracy and blade availability.
Multi-Process Welder Buying Guide: Process, Power and Duty Cycle
Choose a multi-process welder using processes, amperage, duty cycle, input power, materials, feeders, portability, safety and service.
MIG vs TIG vs Stick Welding: Process Selection Guide
Compare MIG, TIG and Stick welding by material, thickness, productivity, finish, outdoor use, skill, power supply and operating cost.
Metal Fabrication Tools: 10 Essentials for Professional Shops
Compare ten essential metal fabrication tools for cutting, forming, welding, finishing and material handling, with safety and ROI advice.
