- Mig stands for metal inert gas. The technical name for MIG is gas metal arc welding or (GMAW). MIG is an arc welding process that allows a solid wire to be fed through a MIG gun into the weld pool joining two pieces of metal together. Shielding gas is also sent through the gun to protect the weld pool from contamination. Mig welding is the most common welding process. It is a versatile process enabling you to weld material from 24 gauge - 3/4". It can be used on multiple material types such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. It is a fast welding process that offers fast turnaround and will usually give you the best bang for your buck. If you need to utilize our MIG welding services please do not hesitate to ask!
- Stick welding is a common name for Shielded Metal Arc Welding or (SMAW). Stick welding uses a flux coated metal rod hence the name stick. The metal rod initiates an arc off of the base metal which causes the rod to burn and deposit metal into the weld pool. The flux on the rod takes the place of a shielding gas and protects the puddle from contamination. Stick welding can be performed on different types of material and varying material thicknesses. However, stick welding is not suitable for sheet metal or thin components. Stick welding is commonly used outdoors and in a mobile repair setting. It also provides excellent results on equipment repairs since it can withstand light paint, rusty, or oxidized metal surfaces. It is relatively low cost compared to other welding methods however it is a slower welding process. If you need to utilize our stick welding services please do not hesitate to ask!
- TIG stands for tungsten inert gas. The technical name for TIG is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). TIG is an arc welding process that utilizes a tungsten electrode to produce an arc on the base metal. Unlike MIG welding, TIG welding requires the filler metal to be manually fed into the weld pool. Similar to MIG welding, TIG welding uses an inert shielding gas to protect the weld pool from contamination. TIG welding is the most versatile process as it can be used on just about all material types as well as paper-thin to thick materials. It is the most costly welding process as it is very slow however it produces very aesthetic pleasing and clean welds when done properly. TIG welding takes many years of experience to master. If you need to utilize our TIG welding services please do not hesitate to ask!
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