Welding techniques

[Michael-08-VE]

Everyone has their own way of doing things, what's yours? Arc, mig, tig?
Push, pull? Amps for material thickness?

 

[VRSenator065]

I love my TIG, the control you get is just fantastic. Doing the welding on the stainless exhaust is so cool when you get in the zone and get it just right. Definitely not the greatest for underbody stuff though if you have to get into a tight space. So I reckon you need a mig as well. Already saving

 

[Michael-08-VE]

I've used mig and arc but mig is by far my favorite unless is for a structure then it would be arc and just melt it right in. I've got a gasless mig which is bloody awesome as pushing and dragging seems to work good too.

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

It all depends on what you're welding and where. I use a MIG, mostly for exhaust work it's pull. I adjust the amps and wire speed for each application.

 

[Michael-08-VE]

Yeah true abba, I was waiting for you to come on, making exhausts you should be the oxy/welding master.

 

[Ian Johnston]

Years ago, we all used oxy for exhausts. I doubt that too many these days could use an oxy properly.
Have owned a MIG, better to use than ARC, but as stated, ARC still has its place in the construction industry.
Never used a TIG, would love to, but have been told not a good idea with a Pacemaker:hmmm:

 

[Smitty]

Years ago, we all used oxy for exhausts. I doubt that too many these days could use an oxy properly.
Have owned a MIG, better to use than ARC, but as stated, ARC still has its place in the construction industry.
Never used a TIG, would love to, but have been told not a good idea with a Pacemaker:hmmm:

have a stick and MIG and maybe just me but prefer the oxy for exhausts

 

[Immortality]

I have ARC at home.

My exhaust guy still uses Oxy to do the majority of his work.

I'd like to get a TIG for home as I'm keen to learn to do alloy as well as an Oxy set.

Never been a huge fan of MIG.

 

[VR38]

oxy (for panel work) there is nothing like being able to push a flame around to control the heat.

 

[EYY]

I use arc wherever I can, argon costs too much. Anything over 2mm I'll use the arc, much under that and I'll use the mig.

Plus, arc welding is much prettier than mig IMO. Have a tig too, but it's not set up since we don't have 3 phase, I'm really keen to learn how to use it though