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MIG and TIG welding are two popular welding methods. Both MIG and TIG welding have been used in industrial and household applications for over half a century. The processes have several similarities as well as a few distinguishing differences. Welding Basics Both MIG and TIG use an electrical arc that produces the right amount of […]

The 3 types of welding are tungsten inert gas (TIG), stick, and metal inset gas (MIG) Welding is used in a variety of industries to join two or more pieces of metal together. To create a strong join between the pieces of metal, a filler material is melted down where the metals meet. While a variety […]

With creative welding, you can make unexpected items that are useful, beautiful & original. Try these yourself or put us to work A lot of people consider welding to be serious stuff, a way to join pipes or repair a vehicle frame. But there’s another side to the craft. With creative welding, you can make unexpected […]

The importance of welding is one of those things that we tend to take for granted. What is the importance of welding? Look around you at the buildings, the vehicles, bridges, traffic lights and their housings- all of them have at least some of their critical structural components joined by welding. Just about every major […]

Metal fabrication and welding are critical in most metalworking processes, and although they are different, some people use them interchangeably. While both processes are used in the shaping and management of metal, welding is a single step process while metal fabrication involves multiple steps of which welding is part. In this post, we help you […]

Plastic welding refers to the process of forming a molecular bond between compatible thermoplastics. Just like in the welding of metals, one has to know how to come up with a suitable weld joint, the kind of plastics being welded, and their melting points. Plastic welding results in superior strength and reduced cycle times compared […]

Looking for Quality and Reliable Welding Services That Meet Your Needs? Marvel’s Portable Welding offers a wide range of services, giving each project full attention to ensure that the job is done right. Here is part of what sets us apart from our competitors. Safety first Whenever we are handling a project, we know that […]

Portable MIG welders are popular for home DIY’ers and small or large manufacturers that find MIG welding suitable for a large range of applications. A MIG or Metal Inert Gas welding machines will use a spool of solid wire (usually steel) that is fed from a machine to make contact with the MIG gun. How It Works The basics of […]

Using a mobile crane on a construction site offers many benefits that you cannot find with a tower crane. One of the most obvious differences between the two is that you must install a tower crane in place while a mobile crane does not pose the limitation of remaining in one spot. Mobile cranes are available in […]

Stainless steel offers a number of benefits over traditional steel. These include being non-corrosive, strong and very workable. However, welding stainless steel is a bit more complicated than welding traditional carbon steel. Types of Stainless Steel Not all stainless steel is created alike. There are five types of stainless steel. Knowing the type of stainless […]

Hydraulic fittings refer to those series of fittings for connecting tubes, pipes and hose to valves, pumps actuators and other components in any hydraulic system. Marvel’s Portable Welding has the professional expertise to give you solutions for your hydraulic system requirements. Affordable, modern, quality and fast hydraulic fittings, include: Stainless Steel If you are looking […]

A roof truss, simply defined, is an engineered structure designed to span a large distance. This common structure is common in new home construction. Built in a triangular shape, a truss is important as it bridges the space between rooms and provides support to the roof. Types of Trusses Trusses are designed to distribute, evenly, the […]

Are you getting ready to make some big repairs on your boat? Before you get started, make sure to take note of the following key tips for proper boat repair and what you want to avoid: Tips for Proper Boat Repair and What to Avoid Begin with a thorough cleaning. Whether you’re repairing rotten wood or laying down […]

What makes portable welding beneficial? Does it bother you taking your projects to a welder’s workshop and then waiting in line with the other clients? This form of service is not convenient for you, the customer, and for the welder. Today, you do not have to go to the welder; the welder comes to you. […]

Custom metal fabrication is the process raw materials go through to produce structures and machines. The process involves burning, cutting, forming, welding, and assembly. The products produced from the metal fabrication process are varied, ranging from heavy equipment & machinery to hand railings. The following sub-sectors utilize custom metal fabrication extensively: Nut, screw, and bolt manufacturing […]

Looking for quality and reliable welding services that meet your needs? Marvel’s Portable Welding offers a wide range of services, giving each project full attention to ensure that the job is done right. Here is part of what sets us apart from our competitors. Safety first Whenever we are handling a project, we know that accidents […]

Cranes play a very important role in industries such as construction, shipping, manufacturing, and storage. Cranes perform jobs that humans cannot do on their own, making them useful in lifting extremely heavy loads and moving them from one place to another. However, these machines are different, with each type being suitable for executing certain kinds […]