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