Welding

Some of the popular applications of MIG welding:

  • Used for most types of sheet metal welding

  • Fabrication of pressure vessels and steel structures

  • Automotive industry and home improvement industry

    Advantages of MIG welding:

  • Creates high-quality welds

  • Minor weld splatter

  • Can be used to join dissimilar metals

  • Can be fully or semi-automatic

  • Good weld speed

    Disadvantages of MIG welding:

  • Unsuitable for outside welding

  • Unsuitable for thick metals

  • Needs metal preparation

Some of the popular applications of TIG welding:

  • Aerospace and aircraft construction

  • Automotive industry

  • Auto body repairs

    Advantages of TIG welding:

  • Very clean welds

  • Offers a high degree of control to the welder

  • Can be used with or without filler material

  • Can be done in manual or automatic methods

  • Creates strong welds

    Disadvantages of TIG Welding:

  • Time-consuming

  • Needs skilled welders

  • Cannot be used for thicker metal joints

MIG VS TIG Welding: