Stainless steel welders use MIG, TIG, or shielded metal arc welding to create high-performance equipment. They must wear protective gear due to toxic fumes and high heat, and must understand different types of steel to make strong welds. Proper preparation and selection of materials is crucial.
A stainless steel welder connects stainless steel parts through the use of a welder. Commonly used in the production of food storage equipment and kitchen production, the stainless steel welder also creates high-performance medical, agricultural and automotive equipment. Welds are typically made using one of three methods: metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), or shielded metal arc or stick electrode welding. The stainless steel welder is often trained in many types of welding processes. When asked to create a stainless steel storage tank, the welder is required to actually enter the tank to weld the inner seams of the tank, so welders in this profession cannot have a problem with being in an enclosed area.
Stainless steel welding requires ventilation to keep fumes away from the stainless steel welder head. The fumes created by welding stainless steel can be extremely toxic and often require the stainless steel welder to wear a protective suit and breathing apparatus during the welding process. The enormous amount of heat generated during welding requires the stainless steel welder to also wear protective gloves and an apron to avoid burning clothing and skin during welding.
The glow of the welding arc is very similar to looking directly at the sun. This calls for a very dark lens to be used in a protective welder’s helmet to protect the welder’s eyes. The helmet also protects against burns caused by sparks.
There are many types of stainless steel that the welder should be familiar with, and each type of steel requires special measures to be taken to properly weld the metal. Some grades of stainless steel require the welder to preheat the steel to achieve a satisfactory weld, while other grades require specific actions to be taken after creating the welded seam. The welder must understand what each type of metal requires to make the strongest weld possible or risk the weld failing prematurely.
When a stainless steel welder receives an order to create a stainless steel product, he or she must evaluate the order and decide which grade of steel to use. Once selected, the steel must be properly prepared for welding by one of several steel cleaning methods. The proper solder rod, wire or filler rod must be selected to make the correct solder joint. The correct heat range to provide the best weld is selected and dialed into the welder and then the weld can be completed.
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