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*ca18guy* · 09-18-2002, 04:15 PM

<!--QuoteBegin--Pancor+Sep. 19 2002,11<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Pancor @ Sep. 19 2002,11<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>9)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ca18guy @ Sep. 18 2002,4:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (hopeful @ Sep. 19 2002,10:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">thanks man that was useful... so physically they both the same thing like same way of welding but TIG welding just gives you better results? at the end it says its harder... how is that? and what kind would i need to build a frmae of say aluminum?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
TIG can melt the actual metals together which is harder to do then MIG which lays down a sodder that you just melt alil and sets into place which if you ever worked on electronics is fairly easy. Atleast thats my take on it</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
uhh.. MIG and TIG welding both fuse the metals together using the same methods. The only difference is how the filler metal is added, and usually the type of current. With a MIG welder, the electrode is a roll of thin wire that is constantly fed through the gun to the arc to provide filler metal. With TIG, the electrode is non-consumable, and filler metal is added by hand with a small rod. In both case,s inert gases flow through the gun and keep the weld area from oxidizing.

MIG welding is by far the easiest method of hand welding, fllowed by oxy-acetylene, stick welding, and tig welding. For welding medium gage steel, i'd use a MIG or a stick welder, and for aluminum, a TIG welder is your best bet. Using oxy-acxetylene for aluminum is an option, but it can be difficult on anything but a flat, horizontal surface. MIG welding also works, but the aluminum wire is expensive and I think you need a special gas.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
With TIG welding the filler isn't mandatory. You probably have a ton more experience then me with it so I would take your word on it.

EDIT: correct me if i'm wrong, i'm just a beginner still learning all the differences.

09-18-2002, 04:15 PM	#10
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0)	<!--QuoteBegin--Pancor+Sep. 19 2002,11<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Pancor @ Sep. 19 2002,11<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>9)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ca18guy @ Sep. 18 2002,4:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (hopeful @ Sep. 19 2002,10:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">thanks man that was useful... so physically they both the same thing like same way of welding but TIG welding just gives you better results? at the end it says its harder... how is that? and what kind would i need to build a frmae of say aluminum?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> TIG can melt the actual metals together which is harder to do then MIG which lays down a sodder that you just melt alil and sets into place which if you ever worked on electronics is fairly easy. Atleast thats my take on it</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> uhh.. MIG and TIG welding both fuse the metals together using the same methods. The only difference is how the filler metal is added, and usually the type of current. With a MIG welder, the electrode is a roll of thin wire that is constantly fed through the gun to the arc to provide filler metal. With TIG, the electrode is non-consumable, and filler metal is added by hand with a small rod. In both case,s inert gases flow through the gun and keep the weld area from oxidizing. MIG welding is by far the easiest method of hand welding, fllowed by oxy-acetylene, stick welding, and tig welding. For welding medium gage steel, i'd use a MIG or a stick welder, and for aluminum, a TIG welder is your best bet. Using oxy-acxetylene for aluminum is an option, but it can be difficult on anything but a flat, horizontal surface. MIG welding also works, but the aluminum wire is expensive and I think you need a special gas.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> With TIG welding the filler isn't mandatory. You probably have a ton more experience then me with it so I would take your word on it. EDIT: correct me if i'm wrong, i'm just a beginner still learning all the differences.