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MIG welding is a simple, popular form of welding, a novice can operate and master the art easily.
MIG stands for metal inert gas and sometimes may be called gas metal arc welding (GMAW). It is a semi-automatic, quick process where filler wire is fed through the gun, and shielding gas is expelled around to protect from environmental impurities. The filler wire is fed on a spool to act as an electrode as well.
2. Stick – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
These are century-old types of welding processes and improve regularly from time to time. It is popular welding because of its low cost, and easy and simple operability. The process comes with spatter welding that needs cleanup, essentially.
3. TIG – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
TIG welding is possible with no filler material. The non-consumable tungsten electrode is used to create the arc when contacting the base metal. The strong arc melts the two metals and joins them. You may use filler wire if required. We need a constant supply of shielding gas to protect welding from environmental impurities. It works better indoors and away from the elements.
4. Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
FCAW is similar to MIG welding, as the power source can perform both types of welding. MIG welding needs filler wire working as an electrode fed continuously from the gun. Conversely, FCAW has a wire with its core as flux and creates a gas shielding zone around the weld. No need for any external shielding gas in this welding type. The process is versatile and works for thick metals.
5. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
SAW produces strong welds with deep penetration, with minimal preparation quickly and efficiently. It protects the welder from UV light and infrared radiation because of the flux layer.
6. Gas Welding/Oxyacetylene Welding
One of the hottest methods of welding at 3500 degrees Celsius. The temperature of welding here reaches seven times as hot as the biggest, hottest pizza oven. It generates heat when a mixture of fuel gases and oxygen passes in a torch. The process involves three types of flames: neutral flame, carburizing flame, and oxidizing flame.
The advantages of the welding process are many. It is portable because of pressurized gas filled in a handy steel cylinder. It is fairly easy to use, and versatile for different sizes of metals. It is a very safe and economical option where a novice can perfo.
FCAW is similar to MIG welding, as the power source can perform both types of welding. MIG welding needs filler wire working as an electrode fed continuously from the gun. Conversely, FCAW has a wire with its core as flux and creates a gas shielding zone around the weld. No need for any external shielding gas in this welding type. The process is versatile and works for thick metals.
5. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
SAW produces strong welds with deep penetration, with minimal preparation quickly and efficiently. It protects the welder from UV light and infrared radiation because of the flux layer.
6. Gas Welding/Oxyacetylene Welding
One of the hottest methods of welding at 3500 degrees Celsius. The temperature of welding here reaches seven times as hot as the biggest, hottest pizza oven. It generates heat when a mixture of fuel gases and oxygen passes in a torch. The process involves three types of flames: neutral flame, carburizing flame, and oxidizing flame.
The advantages of the welding process are many. It is portable because of pressurized gas filled in a handy steel cylinder. It is fairly easy to use, and versatile for different sizes of metals. It is a very safe and economical option where a novice can perfo.
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