Custom Stainless Steel Casting Parts: What Should You Check Before Ordering?
Custom Stainless Steel Casting Parts: What Should You Check Before Ordering? Vague specs cause delays, scrap, and leaks. Stainless steel casting1 behaves differently from machining or forging. I explain how to pin down process, tolerances2, alloys, finishes, and tests so your parts pass inspection on the first lot. To order stainless steel castings correctly, define […]
How should buyers choose wire welders and welding wire for custom welding parts?
Delays, rework, and scrap often come from mismatched machines1, wires, and gases. Choose the welding process1 (GMAW/MIG, FCAW-G, FCAW-S, or pulsed MIG) based on environment and thickness; then select a wire classification2 (e.g., ER70S-6, E71T-1C/M, ER308L, ER4043/5356), diameter (0.8–1.2 mm / 0.030–0.045"), shielding gas (e.g., C25), and correct polarity. Verify WPS/WPQR and inspection before production. […]
