http://www.how-to-weld.net Thu, 12 May 2011 09:06:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.how-to-weld.net/how-to-tig-weld-a-guide-to-tig-welding-techniques/#comment-5 How To Weld - An Introduction To Welding | How To Weld Thu, 12 May 2011 09:06:05 +0000 http://www.how-to-weld.net/?p=10#comment-5 [...] TIG welding is similar in principle to MIG welding, but instead of using a continuously fed electrode, it uses non-combustible tungsten electrodes in order to create a constant source of heat while using separate filler material to join the work pieces.  Which more complicated and requiring more expertise, this allows TIG welding to be used for applications that require the utmost strength and stability from the weld.  TIG welding may be an advanced topic for an introduction to welding, but it is still a very important one.  Once you have a solid grasp of how to weld and practice in the field, you’ll want to focus on learning how to TIG weld – especially if you plan to pursue welding as a career rather than a hobby. [...]

]]> http://www.how-to-weld.net/how-to-mig-weld-a-guide-to-mig-welding-techniques/#comment-4 How To Weld - An Introduction To Welding | How To Weld Tue, 10 May 2011 19:48:02 +0000 http://www.how-to-weld.net/?p=6#comment-4 [...] MIG welding uses a continuously fed wire electrode to create a non-stop welding pool that allows for quicker and more efficient welding.  MIG welding also uses an intern gas mixture in order to shield the weld from contaminants that would otherwise get into the welding pool and take away strength from the weld.  This type of welding is much stronger and quicker than stick welding but requires more time and resources that many people learning how to weld are not ready to put in initially. [...]

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