It’s important to remember that advances in the welding process continually change the types of materials that can be used. For instance, welding is now effectively being used on plastics as well as metals.
A fascinating, and stunning, use of cast iron which began in the late 1700s and continued up through the mid-1950s was building bridges. One of the earliest examples is the famed Iron Bridge, in Shropshire England, made entirely of iron and stone.
Whenever you purchase a piece of art, you know that it is an investment. Handmade iron work for your home is certainly one of those investments and can be a fantastic way to make your place even more beautiful.
Iron gates can add extra security to the entrance of your home. Gates can also be customized to include your family initials, or specific ornamentation that can distinguish your residence, for example leaf shapes or spirals.
It’s important to remember that installing a portable AC unit in a window of your home doesn’t have to be a constant cause for concern over your family’s security. In many cases, we can install an iron case around your units quickly, so that you’ll have the peace of mind to enjoy your cool and comfortable home.
If you need a thin material welded to a thick material, we have the skilled craftspeople to perform the task. Because the thinner material will melt more quickly, some machining must be done to create an intermediate transition element to perform the task correctly.
Mankind has had a use for iron for more than 5,000 years. Nearly every ancient civilization has managed to gather and forge iron into various objects such as weapons, utensils, and armor.
Electric resistance welding (ERW) refers to a group of welding processes such as spot and seam welding that produces coalescence of faying surfaces. This occurs when heat is generated by the electrical resistance of materials combined with the time and the force used to hold them together during welding.
Engage Industrial Solutions is looking for a qualified delivery driver. Must have clean driving record and experience with loading, strapping, and hauling large trailers and loads. CDL is a plus. You can apply between 8am-4pm at our main office at 1052 S. 2nd Ave, Mansfield, Tx. If you don’t have experience, need not apply. Pay is based on experience.
Did you know that the Eiffel Tower in France is made from an alloy called puddle iron? Puddle iron is a type of wrought iron that is malleable and contains a very small amount of carbon.
So what exactly is slag inclusion? This is a common weld defect where the slag hasn’t been chipped or brushed welded over and thus becomes a weakened part of the weld. Our strict adherence to quality assurance ensures that this type of defect is avoided.
Around the end of the 19th century, the water gas welding process was developed. Here, a flame produced from a combination of water and gas replaced the blacksmith’s hearth as a means of heating the metal and welding the joint together.
Another type of cast iron is White Cast Iron. The white fracture contains cementite which increases the hardness of the iron. White cast iron is too brittle for architectural work, but has many other uses.
Did you know welding in space was first attempted in 1969 by Russian cosmonauts? Today, advances in welding technology have made it essential for projects like the construction of the International Space Station.
Did you know that in most European style décor, iron work is often a big part of the charm? It can be part of your stairs, or it may be a beautiful storm door- maybe even a cover for your stove vent. A talented iron worker can create whatever appeals to you.
Adding a thick post in the center of your custom vertical wrought iron railing slats is a great way to add strength and stability to the overall design. Even the vertical slats between the bars can be thickened or "doubled up" for added stability.
Becoming a blacksmith in early times started with an apprenticeship. At the age of 14 or 15, a young man would live with a blacksmith and not only learn the art but also be versed in mathematics and other relevant subjects.
Have you always believed that iron gates were out of the question for your driveway because of the unusual layout of your yard? Let’s talk about your concerns and whether we can help you overcome them with our custom solutions.
According to experts, it's estimated that 20 percent to 25 percent of U.S. welding is automated and it's predicted this trend will grow by about 20 percent in the next few years.
Not every welding or metal fabrication job can take place at our location. If you need our services, we can travel to you to perform the work. Call our customer service department and tell us where and when you need us.
During what historical periods did the use of architectural and decorative ironwork become its most elaborate and ornate? If you guessed the Rococo and Baroque, you're right. Excellent examples ornate ironwork can be found in Spanish architecture during 16th century and later.
Welding is a method of repairing or creating metal structures by joining pieces of metals or plastic through various processes. Heat is commonly used to weld the materials. Welding equipments can utilize open flames, electric arcs, or laser light.
Wrought iron history: the wrought iron of the past was made through smelting processes that collectively were defined as bloomeries, which existed in various forms depending on the time period and locale.
Times change. Today, we take metal structural components, decorative elements, and roofing materials for granted. In 1820, the first metal roof was invented by British architect and engineer Henry Palmer and custom made using wrought iron.
If you have a balcony that overlooks the front of your home, it has the ability to add to or detract from your home’s curb appeal. Even if you aren’t planning to put your home on the market, adding a custom iron railing to your balcony could better enhance the way your home appears to visitors.
What is often referred to as the “Iron Age” is the period when common tools and weapons were first made from iron or steel. Different civilizations experienced the Iron Age at varying times in history.
There is almost no limit to what welding can do, especially since developments in the technology continually improve its accuracy, quality and versatility. Welding is, in fact, an increasingly high-tech skill and many welders are being trained to operate robots and other automated systems.
Ironworker James Bogardus designed and built many of the mid-nineteenth century cast iron facades that can still be seen today in the Tribeca and So Ho neighborhoods of New York City. These buildings were infleuntial on the early steel-frame skyscrapers that would come to dominate Manhattan.
So how does electric arc welding work? This fusion-welding process involves a closed electrical circuit in which current flows. When a small gap is formed in the circuit, this allows for an electric spark (called the electric arc), which contains high temperatures (3,400 degrees Celcius to 4,000 degrees Celcius) that fuse the metal together.
The discovery of the continuous electric arc in 1802 led to a variety of developments throughout the century in the welding industry, including the carbon arc torch, which was used for welding lead in batteries in the late 1880s.
We can create products that resist rust through the process of “browning.” This actually uses rust to prevent rust. It is a controlled rust resistant oxide finish is excellent for items that will not receive regular maintenance. Once the iron oxide coating is established, it only requires oiling to prevent further rusting.
The problem with trying to remodel your stairs on your own is that much of what you can buy in local home improvement stores is cookie-cutter quality. Let’s talk about how the addition of a custom iron railing could give your stairs the much-needed facelift you’re going for.
Did you know that explosion welding uses the pressure that’s created by the blast of high powered explosions to bond metals? Another less common welding method is ultrasonic welding, which uses high-frequency vibrations to join the molecules of metal.
When considering the construction of a new deck onto your home, you must also keep in mind any possible building codes that may exist regarding railing. Regulations vary among municipalities, and railing requirements could depend on the height of the structure.
Are you ever concerned that your air conditioning unit is going to take on too much damage because of its placement outside of your home? Let’s talk about whether a custom iron cage around it could help to better protect it.
One of the advantages of stick welding is that it is extremely versatile. It can be used in all positions, and the process can be performed inside or outside as well.
What is the difference between cast iron and wrought iron? Cast iron is a type of iron that is heated and then poured into a mold – while wrought iron is heated and worked. Cast iron is more brittle and has a lower iron purity than wrought iron.
The word "iron" comes from the Anglo-Saxon word "iren." It could be derived from earlier words because swords in the Crusades were made from iron.
Did you know that white vinegar can be used to safely remove light amounts of rust from small pieces of iron? Ideally, the rusted area should be soaked in vinegar until the rust has dissolved – but you can also use a wire brush soaked in vinegar to help remove the rust.
Welders are often found in some type of industrial setting, but welding can be performed in almost any location, including open air environments, underwater, and even in outer space.
While you may like the idea of adding window guards to improve your home’s security, you may not like the idea of getting trapped inside in an emergency. In many cases, it’s possible to include hinges that will allow you to get out without diminishing the security the guards provide.
Automobile manufacturer Volvo incorporates the planetary symbol for Mars in its logo. When asked about why they chose the male symbol to represent their brand, company officials responded by saying the logo actually has the symbol for iron.
The discovery of acetylene gas by British scientist Edmund Davy in 1836 was crucial to the development of modern welding technologies. Oxy-acetylene welding is one of the oldest and most common welding processes, and it’s still used today.
Early wrought iron was used in Roman times as iron was more expertly produced. As ironworkers became more skilled, they learned to heat and hammer it into longer and more complex shapes.
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, welded sword blades made around 100 AD by the skilled Arab weapon makers of Damascus, Syria, represent one of the earliest and best-known welding examples discovered to date.
Iron is a transitional metal, which means it is located in the central d-block of the periodic table, between groups 2 and 3. Less reactive than alkali metals, transitional metals also include gold, silver, and copper.
Did you know that explosion welding is a powerful welding process that can accomplish what many other welding methods can’t? This process can join nearly every kind of metal together, even the most dissimilar ones.
Applying molten zinc is an important step to extending the life of your wrought iron fence. A zinc bath is the last step in this process and provides 80% of the rust protection.
In some instances, brazing will work where welding is difficult. For instance, brazing is a good option for joining thin walled sheets or light gauge sheets.
Did you know that today, the term “wrought iron” is often mistakenly applied to steel bars and mass produced cast iron items? True wrought iron is becoming somewhat of a rarity – because the process used to create it can be extremely time consuming.
Did you know arc welding was invented in the late 1800s? It was indispensable during WWII for shipbuilding and today it’s used to create steel structures and vehicles.
Engage is hiring MIG/TIG welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts, Conventional Machinist, CNC Machinist Programmer, Laser Operator
Apply at 1052 S. 2nd Ave in Mansfield, TX between 9am-4pm or send resume to info@eisiusa.com
ENGAGE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
Conventional Machinist
Although the advent of the industrial revolution and cars greatly reduced the need of blacksmiths, customized iron works has seen a steady increase in demand. These days there are many tradesmen relearning the art of blacksmithing.
In the "diplomat style" of wrought iron railing, simplicity meets understated elegance. This style of custom railing offers a kind of universal appeal for all sorts of fencing needs. This flat-top rail without extending pickets style can be customized to the height that you choose.
Did you know arc welding was invented in the late 1800s? It was indispensable during WWII for shipbuilding and today it’s used to create steel structures and vehicles.
So how does stick welding work? A consumable rod, or electrode, is short-circuited, causing great heat that in turn melts the rod. The resulting droplets form the weld pool, which melts into the base or parent metal, forming the weld.
We are hiring a purchasing agent!! Please send resume to info@eisiusa.com.
Salary position, vacation, medical/vision/dental insurance available
ENGAGE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
Purchasing Agent
We realize that not all homeowners are huge fans of the basic wood railings that many homebuilders include in their multi-story homes. Rest assured that we have the creativity and experience to help you create the iron railing you’ve got in mind.
Engage is hiring MIG/TIG welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts, Conventional Machinist, CNC Machinist Programmer, Laser Operator
Apply at 1052 S. 2nd Ave in Mansfield, TX between 9am-4pm or send resume to info@eisiusa.com
ENGAGE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
Conventional Machinist
Although the advent of the industrial revolution and cars greatly reduced the need of blacksmiths, customized iron works has seen a steady increase in demand. These days there are many tradesmen relearning the art of blacksmithing.
In the "diplomat style" of wrought iron railing, simplicity meets understated elegance. This style of custom railing offers a kind of universal appeal for all sorts of fencing needs. This flat-top rail without extending pickets style can be customized to the height that you choose.
We understand that missing deadlines with your customers because someone didn’t get work back to you in time can give your company a negative reputation. Let’s talk about when you need to have the welding component of your project completed.
We are dedicated to creating the finest custom interior metalwork for your home, using materials such as iron, bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel. Our designs can fit a variety of décor styles, from traditional to contemporary.
So how does stick welding work? A consumable rod, or electrode, is short-circuited, causing great heat that in turn melts the rod. The resulting droplets form the weld pool, which melts into the base or parent metal, forming the weld.
We are hiring a purchasing agent!! Please send resume to info@eisiusa.com.
Salary position, vacation, medical/vision/dental insurance available
ENGAGE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
Purchasing Agent
We realize that not all homeowners are huge fans of the basic wood railings that many homebuilders include in their multi-story homes. Rest assured that we have the creativity and experience to help you create the iron railing you’ve got in mind.
Engage is hiring MIG/TIG welders for 2nd and 3rd shifts, Conventional Machinist, CNC Machinist Programmer, Laser Operator
Apply at 1052 S. 2nd Ave in Mansfield, TX between 9am-4pm or send resume to info@eisiusa.com
ENGAGE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
Conventional Machinist
