Used in many shop and factory applications as well as by home hobbyists and welding enthusiasts
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), sometimes referred to by its subtypes metal inert gas MIG welding or metal active gas (MAG) welding is an arc welding process that joins metals together by heating them with an electric arc that is established between a consumable electrode (wire) and the workpiece. A supplied gas or gas mixture acts to shield the arc and molten weld pool
Used in automatic welding applications
In the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) metals are fused together by heating them by an electric arc established between a non-consumable (does not melt) tungsten electrode and the workpiece. A filler metal may not be used depending on the design of the joint. The molten metal, tungsten electrode and the welding zone are shielded from the atmosphere (the air around it ) by a stream of inert gas through the welding torch. The resulting welds have the same chemical integrity as the original base metal
Used to join metal to metal by using electricity
Arc welding is one of the most popular types of welding methods. An electric arc is created between metal and an electrode, forming a puddle where additional welding filler material can be added.There are several kinds of arc welding that includeShielded Metal Arc (also known as Stick), MIG, Flux-cored Arc , Submerged Arc
Welding power supply to create and maintain an electric arc between an electrode and the base material to melt metals at thewelding point
Welding machines and joining machines can be supplied as complete systems, which come with a welding power source, and a weld monitor or controller.A complete welding machine or joining machine system is comprised of a complete welding, surfacing, or cutting machine, equipment, or system. Also included are a power source, torch or gun, cables, feeders, positioners, robots, or other required components