dklink2000
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- Feb 18, 2002
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I’m looking at getting a welder for my shop. As a novice I’m not really sure as what to buy. If you had to pick one what would it be, MIG, or TIG? Thanks
Originally posted by zero_it
By the way.... welding aluminum does not require a TIG welder. With the correct wire and gas it can be done with a MIG welder. (My husband does it frequently!)
I asked my brother-inlaw the same question(he is a Code Certified Welder) he said the exact same thing.Originally posted by Dennis Meyers
Aluminum with a MIG will require the use of Argon sheilding gas. A teflon liner is helpful but not necessary, but w/o it you will have to keep your lead as straight as possible. MIG has a much eaiser learning curve but TIG is capable of welding almost all alloys. If it were me, I'd go with a 110v MIG to get started.
Originally posted by Dennis Meyers
Aluminum with a MIG will require the use of Argon sheilding gas. A teflon liner is helpful but not necessary, but w/o it you will have to keep your lead as straight as possible. MIG has a much eaiser learning curve but TIG is capable of welding almost all alloys. If it were me, I'd go with a 110v MIG to get started.