How well can Cougartron machines clean MIG welds? Welding is a widespread form of metal fabrication covering processes such as TIG, MIG, Stick, and Oxy-Fuel welding. Thanks to its simplicity and affordability, MIG (Metal Inert Gas) is probably the most common welding method among both industry professionals and hobbyists. The technical name for this process is Gas Metal Arc…
What is the actual cost of consumables for electrolytic weld cleaning? Electrolytic weld cleaning is an affordable finishing method devoid of large initial expenditure on equipment. But what about consumables used during the process? Just how pricey are the weld cleaning brushes and fluids? The new installment of our Ask Cougartron Q/A series deals with this important issue…
0We recently wrote about the importance of proper brush care and demonstrated the right way to clean and maintain your weld cleaning equipment. The new episode of our Ask Cougartron series expands on this important topic in detail and brings you more tips on how to extend the life of your brushes. YOUR QUESTION: How can I make my…
Ask Cougartron 5: Is electrolytic method suitable for all weld types?0The new episode in our Ask Cougartron video & blog series deals with a common misconception related to the work capacity and capabilities of electrochemical weld cleaning systems. Frequently encountered opinion is that electrochemical systems are neither strong nor fast enough to respond to strict…
Ask Cougartron Part 4: How to remove heat-tints from stainless steel? Over the past month, we received a lot of questions related to discoloration and heat tints appearing on stainless steel welds after fabrication (welding). Thus, we devoted an entirely new episode in our Ask Cougartron Q/A series to this problem faced by many industry…
It’s been four months since we launched Ask Cougartron – our new Q/A feature for all of your questions about weld cleaning and surface finishing. We received a lot of valuable feedback and we would like to thank you for your support. This time we are talking about neutralization – a topic that is often…
Ask Cougartron Part 1: Electrolytic weld cleaning fluids vs. pickling paste1We are extremely happy with the response we got after launching our Ask Cougartron program last month. In the first video, Harry – our sales area manager – talks about electrochemical process safety and explains the difference between electrolytic cleaning fluids and pickling paste. Your…