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Deciding on the right welder for you

 

There are 3 main types of welding – MIG, TIG and Stick

Stick Welding Advantages

  • Stick welding is effective even when it’s windy or raining
  • The equipment required is not very expensive
  • It needs no external shielding gas, which saves money
  • It’s less sensitive to paint, corrosion, and dirt at the welding point, saving time on pre-welding clean-up
  • It’s easy to change rods for different metals
  • The ground clamp can be attached far from the welding point

Stick Welding Disadvantages

  • Compared to other methods of welding, stick welding is slow
  • It is a more complicated process, which requires a welder with skill and experience in stick welding
  • It is time-consuming to chip away the slag that formed during the weld
  • It can be difficult to weld thinner metals
  • The welding rods must be replaced more frequently than in other types of welding
  • There can be excessive spatter, rough surfaces, and porosity with stick welding

MIG Welding Advantages

  • can be used on several materials such as steel, stainless steel, cast iron, magnesium, and aluminum.
  • Even for novice welders, MIG is one of the simplest and quickest welding procedures to learn.
  • Straightforward welding process will allow you to produce consistently good-looking welds. 
  • You can constantly weld without pausing or restarting, which is impossible with other welding procedures like stick welding.
  • Generate welds on various materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, and magnesium.
  • MIG welding is a cleaner process than other welding techniques 

Mig Welding Disadvantages

  • MIG machines are more expensive than Stick machine and have more consumables that need to be used, Wire, Gas & torch consumables, Contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers etc.

With most high end MIG machines you may be able to perform other tasks like (TIG) welding, stick welding, and plasma cutting.

  • Not The Best In Windy Conditions (Gas Shielded)

TIG Welding Advantages

  • High-Quality Welds - robust and long-lasting joints. 
  • TIG welding provides precise control over the heat input, welding speed, and filler metal deposition. This level of control is especially beneficial for welding thin materials and intricate joints.
  • Can be used on a wide range of metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and even exotic metals like titanium and magnesium. 
  • Clean Welds 

Disadvantages of TIG Welding

  • Slower Process
  • Welders must possess steady hands and impeccable eye-hand coordination to create flawless and high-quality welds.
  • Not the most efficient for all Thick Materials 
  • TIG welding equipment, including the power source, torch, and gas supply, can be more expensive compared to other welding setups.
  • Susceptible to Contaminants - Proper cleaning and preparation are crucial to ensuring quality welds.

 

 

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