As one welder told us: “TIG is slow and pretty, MIG is fast and ugly.” When you might consider MIG welding for aluminium MIG welding will reduce your work time. It is easier to set-up and, with the ...

Part Requirements Arc welding has been around for a very long time, and welders are familiar with its requirements, such as minimizing gaps in parts, joint configurations, and material prep (except ...

TIG offers precise welding on thin material with less distortion than MIG, produced high quality, smaller, and good looking welds, can weld steel and aluminum with Argon, without swapping bottles ...

Q: When I gas tungsten arc-weld aluminum using AC, my portable radio speakers buzz. Does the high frequency that stabilizes the arc cause this? Will it hurt the radio or other electrical equipment?

Welding requires skill, knowledge, and equipment. Some 15 or 20 years ago just a handful of 4x4 hobbyists were dabbling with metal inert gas (MIG) welding in their home shops, mostly welding steel.

This month, we're walking you through how to weld TIG-aluminum. Follow along with us! Check it out on HotRod.com or in the April 2013 issue of Hot Rod Magazine.

Welding Process You will need to choose a welding process that allows you to control the heat. The best processes for this are MIG and TIG. It is possible to stick weld on thin sheet metal, but it’s ...