Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. This is often done by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten material (weld pool) that cools to become a strong joint, but sometimes pressure is used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce the weld. Welding can be performed by several methods, including arc welding, resistance welding and oxyfuel welding.
To make your own welding machine at home, you will need some supplies. Below is a list of what you'll need to get started:
-A welder
-An AC generator
-A DC power supply
-Thick copper wire
-Wire cutters
-Tape measure
First things first - you'll need to choose which type of welder you want to use. There are many different types on the market today so do some research before making your decision. Once you've chosen your welder, gather the rest of your supplies listed above. Now it's time to start building!
Start by attaching the AC generator to the DC power supply using the thick copper wire. Next, use the wire cutters to measure and cut two pieces of thick copper wire - these will be used as electrode leads. Attach one lead to each side of the welder's output terminals. Finally, tape measure and mark off an area where you will be doing your welding - this will be your workspace. And that's it! You're now ready to start welding!