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MIG (GMAW)
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Easiest process to learn
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High welding speeds possible
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Provides better control on thinner metals
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Cleaner welds possible with no slag
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Same equipment can be used for flux-cored welding
Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P)
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Flexibility and productivity — nearly all metals can
be welded in all positions
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Larger diameter electrode wires for higher
deposition rates
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Virtually no spatter
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Welds thin to thick metals
Flux-cored (FCAW)
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Can work as well as stick on dirty or rusty material
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Out-of-position welding
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Deep penetration for welding thick sections
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Increased metal deposition rate
Stick (SMAW)
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Well suited for windy, outdoor conditions
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More forgiving when welding on dirty or rusty metal
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Pick the right process for the metals
to be welded.
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Finding the welding equipment that’s right for you doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow the steps below.
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Metal type
Steel Aluminium Titanium
Stainless Steel Cast Iron Magnesium Alloys
Nickel Alloys Copper/Brass All Electrically Conductive
Process skill level
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TIG (GTAW)
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Provides highest quality and most precise welds
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Highly aesthetic weld beads
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Allows adjustment of heat input while welding by
use of a remote control
Pulsed TIG (GTAW-P)
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AC DC
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More control on thin metals
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Less heat distortion on thin metals
Submerged Arc (SAW)
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High deposition rates can enhance weld speed
and production
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Excellent mechanical properties for high-quality
code and X-ray requirements
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Improves welding operator comfort and appeal
Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (CAC-A)
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AC DC
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Wide variety of metals
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Removes discontinuities or inferior welds
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