How to Identify Common Metals for Welding

Quinn Morrissette

Published on: 20/07/2026

Stop guessing what you're welding. Learn quick, real-world tests to identify mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and cast iron before you strike an arc.

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How to Identify Mystery Metals Before You Weld

Quinn Morrissette

Published on: 25/04/2026

Found a chunk of scrap metal and don't know what it is? Here's how to ID mystery metals fast with the spark test, magnet test, and color cues — before you ruin a weld.

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