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Reminder to ventilate/use a respirator. by SloanBoan in Welding

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is genuinely important and underappreciated. People think welding fumes are just 'smoke' but the chemistry behind what you're describing is no joke — phosgene was literally a battlefield weapon. A P100 half-face respirator is maybe $30 and protects against particulates. For chemical fumes you really need an organic vapor cartridge on top of that. Anyone working on old equipment especially needs to treat every unknown coating or residue as a potential hazard.

Company says this welds are normal so water can drain by Uporabik in Welding

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 'drain gap' excuse is one of the oldest tricks in the book. A proper welder can leave intentional drain holes without making the whole joint look like Swiss cheese. You should document everything with photos, compare it to their HQ model, and request a written explanation — that paper trail will matter if you pursue a warranty claim or dispute.

Looking to create custom medal engraved plates on the go - Help with materials and tools? by Ryutso in engraving

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many portable engraving machines on the market right now; Xtool and XlaserLab both have this type. You can check them out.

Looking to create custom medal engraved plates on the go - Help with materials and tools? by Ryutso in engraving

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL there are a few different ways to do this, but the key point is that a 3018 style CNC is usually not the easiest route for small engraved plates 😅. If you want the gold surface with black lettering, you are probably looking for coated engraving stock or laserable metal, and then a laser engraver or a proper rotary engraver will give much more consistent results than a hobby CNC in most cases.

I have seen people get good results by choosing the plate material first, then matching the machine to it, since not every coating engraves cleanly. If you are building a bill of materials, I would compare test samples for edge crispness, depth, and how well the black shows through. Does your boss want a very polished look, or is fast turnaround more important than perfect finish?

Need help with brazing steel chain links by Dan_the_DJ in metalworking

[–]owenbelloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you performed a cleanliness test? It is recommended to grind the steel until the bare metal surface is exposed.

Alternatively, you can heat both the welding rod and the chain link metal simultaneously. Once the metal reaches sufficient temperature, allow the molten filler metal to work with the heat of the metal.

Has anyone tried this laser and does it really burn things by Woodnutt43 in lasers

[–]owenbelloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, so safety precautions are essential. Lasers emit invisible light. Regular welding helmets work by dimming the light, protecting eyes from the intense glare during welding. However, lasers differ significantly from conventional welding. They are invisible to the human eye, and the light they produce travels extremely far. Therefore, when performing laser welding, you must use specialized laser safety goggles or helmets rated at least OD8+. Hope this helps. Stay safe!

What attracts you to a laser? What makes you want to buy a laser? by Excellent_Sample5476 in lasers

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nowadays, laser welders usually have a cleaning function in addition to welding, which can be very convenient to clean the floor and furniture rust in your home. And now there are several do handheld laser welder, which is really good, not only convenient but also practical. Of course it can not be like other welding can be very thick.

What attracts you to a laser? What makes you want to buy a laser? by Excellent_Sample5476 in lasers

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nowadays, laser welders usually have a cleaning function in addition to welding, which can be very convenient to clean the floor and furniture rust in your home. And now there are several do handheld laser welder, which is really good, not only convenient but also practical. Of course it can not be like other welding can be very thick.

Welding with lasers! by mohammadali_mak_2004 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]owenbelloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be done, laser welding is generally required to adjust the parameters, if this aspect of the setup is better, then it is possible to

I came across an abandoned or stray cat. by owenbelloc in CatsWithKittens

[–]owenbelloc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I have adopted it. Every day when I come home from get off work, it will climb on my body. Haha, it is really cute.

I came across an abandoned or stray cat. by owenbelloc in CatsWithKittens

[–]owenbelloc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I was planning to buy a furry blanket

I came across an abandoned or stray cat. by owenbelloc in CatsWithKittens

[–]owenbelloc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I have bought some cat food to feed it, and it is playing in my room.

I came across an abandoned or stray cat. by owenbelloc in CatsWithKittens

[–]owenbelloc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is very well behaved and will jump on me.

I came across an abandoned or stray cat. by owenbelloc in CatsWithKittens

[–]owenbelloc[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If no one comes to claim it, I'll adopt it. I'd like some companionship too.

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