Help me choose

Finding the welding equipment that’s right for you doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow the steps below.

1

Pick the right process for the metals

to be welded.

MIG (GMAW) ⋆

Process skill level ⋆ Low ⋆⋆ Moderate ⋆⋆⋆ High

Metal type

S Steel

SS Stainless Steel

Ni Nickel Alloys

AL Aluminium

CI Cast Iron

CB Copper/Brass

Ti Titanium

Mg Magnesium Alloys

EC All Electrically Conductive

S SS Ni AL CB

process to learn

• Easiest

welding speeds possible

• High

better control on thinner metals

• Provides

welds possible with no slag

• Cleaner

• Same equipment can be used for flux-cored welding

Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) ⋆

S SS Ni AL CB

Flexibility and productivity — nearly all metals can

• be

welded in all positions

Larger

diameter electrode wires for higher

• deposition

rates

no spatter

• Virtually

• Welds thin to thick metals

TIG (GTAW) ⋆⋆⋆

AC AL Mg DC S SS Ni CB Ti

Provides highest quality and most precise welds

Highly aesthetic weld beads

Allows adjustment of heat input while welding by

use of a remote control

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Pulsed TIG (GTAW-P) ⋆⋆⋆

AC AL Mg DC S SS Ni CB Ti

More control on thin metals

Less heat distortion on thin metals

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Submerged Arc (SAW) ⋆⋆

S SS

Flux-cored (FCAW) ⋆

S SS

work as well as stick on dirty or rusty material

• Can

Out-of-position

welding

• Deep penetration

for welding thick sections

• Increased metal deposition

rate

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Stick (SMAW) ⋆⋆

S SS Ni CI

suited for windy, outdoor conditions

• Well

More

forgiving when welding on dirty or rusty metal

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High deposition rates can enhance weld speed

• and

production

Excellent

properties for high-quality

• code and mechanical

X-ray requirements

• Improves welding operator comfort and appeal

Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (CAC-A) ⋆⋆

AC CB DC S SS AL CI

Wide variety of metals

Removes discontinuities or inferior welds

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