HOWITMADE

Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding was first patented in the USA in 1949 for welding aluminium. The arc and weld pool formed using a bare wire electrode was protected by helium gas, readily available at that time. From about 1952, the process became popular in the UK for welding aluminium using argon as the shielding gas, and for carbon steels using CO2. CO2 and argon-CO2 mixtures are known as metal active gas (MAG) processes. MIG is an attractive alternative to MMA, offering high deposition rates and high productivity.

Process:
Different testing of wire feed and power source.
From the grade I wrote down on the test, I kept track of what different forms are possible.

A BODY
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In metal welding, I'm looking for a sense of freedom. What enables metal welding to be free, and how can I apply it to an object? Welding is a basic procedure that involves connecting two pieces of metal together. I began experimenting with metal forms and colors. This project's goal was not my intention to produce clean work. I was more interested in the roughness and imperfection of the welding itself. In doing so, I pushed myself to improvise by only using waste materials. To truly grasp the vision of freedom and bring it to life on the spot.

N01 Prototype:

The first object is I was mostly interested in welding types. Welding different metals together in various locations. To experiment with different patterns.

N02 Prototype:

I'm seeking for forms that contrast with each other via curves and rectangles. I'd would like to create an open space in the structure.

N03 Prototype:

With the waste I've found. The leftover materials are mainly rusted and scratched. I want to remove the rust and scrapes and attempt to camouflage them. I attempted tempering to see if I could, first and principally, remove the rust and scratches. Second, I'd want to know if I can assign colors to the objects.'

Key Experiment & Insight

N04 Prototype:

In this project, I'm attempting to join the materials together by patterning them using welding. If you move around the object, I'd want to bring it an alternative viewpoint. Every aspect of this object reveals new information. The conception of Contant Nieuwenhuijs: New Babyblon also influences me.

N05 Prototype:

For me, freedom represents movement; I've always been drawn to objects that move. For this experiment, I'd want to combine welding technique with object playfulness.
A fresh way to see if I can gain new knowledge into welding process.
As a result, I created four series of kinetic objects.

I found it extremely interesting to construct mobility since it taught me how to move in relation to each other and balance an object. However, it is not a project technique. I've realized that I need to take a step back.

N06 Prototype:

Returning to the first and second tests. I began experimenting with forms and tempering.
I created the pattern by welding the outlines of the objects. What I found fascinating about it was the fact that welding transforms metal in organic shapes. It creates a visual contrast between hard and tight metal structures.
Tempering the metal results in amorphous materials in the metal grain. It adds a sense of playfulness to the object.

N07 Prototype:

Colors are applied to the material by welding metal processing. I kept experimenting with it to see what interesting patterns I might come up with.
Welding on the steel to create patterns. I also began to concentrate more on the object's relationship. How can I join two metals so that the welds develop patterns.

N08 Prototype:

Shapes have become more important to me. There is a material limitation when working with the remainder wastes. The thought of building anything in place without sketches offers you a certain amount of flexibility, but in the meantime you begin to consider alternative possibilities for what you will be able to construct.

N09 Prototype:

The forms are becoming increasingly complex. I'm searching for a new balance between welding and the material itself. I'm starting to experiment with welding patterns. I'm starting to see the beauty of welding and improvisation more and more.

DESIGN design CRITERIA
criteria

Working with only remaining material encourages me to explore improvise.

A functional object which can be personalized and assigned its own character. Aesthetic design which doesn't use duplicate of the same designs.

Welding technique developed in personal freedom.

To analyze how I can use the combination of various forms as a solution.

Learn to think outside the box to gain different points of view. Apply Kinetic towards the object.

Let go of perfection and trust your instincts.

To recognize the process of development.

For my technique and approach, I discovered that learning new things, as well as unexpected and surprising results, might develop. I began to evolve in my ideas and approach. This is also reflected in the objects itself; from each new object I create, it grows more involved. Every time I create something new, my ability improve. Aside from that, I've learnt how to cope with autonomy. I don't let freedom take over my job, but I do learn to set new challenge, with mobility, to come up with alternatives approach.

Working with leftover materials taught me that creating a product does not necessarily require the consumption of new materials. You figure out how to work with your elements.

Working without color allows you to design objects with a playful character.