Welding Tips

Which Weld Is Stronger: MIG, TIG, or Arc?

When it comes to welding, you need to know what each type does, and if it is suitable for the kind of project you are doing. Below is a simple breakdown of each one, and how it works.

MIG Welding

This is actually a type of Arc welding. It uses a small wire that is fed through either a tube or gun and gets welded to the metal as the tube continuously feeds the wire out. MIG welding is often said to be faster, cheaper, and easier to use than its counterpart TIG welding. This is generally used in automotive jobs and DIY projects.

TIG Welding

This method is primarily used in the aerospace industry. While TIG is said to be more costly, time-consuming, and hard, it does create high-quality welds. TIG welding uses both hands and a foot to work the foot pedal.

Bottom Line

TIG welding does create cleaner and more precise welds than its MIG counterpart, which makes it the strongest weld used today. That being said, different welding jobs do call for different methods, and even though TIG is generally stronger and higher quality, you can still use MIG or another method when the job calls for it.

Arc Welding

This is frequently used in construction, mining, farming, and at sea. Regardless of what you are welding, or where it is being done, you will need electrodes, also known as welding rods, if you want to complete the process. The process is achieved when electricity is passed through the electrode to the metal that is being welded, this creates an electrical arc that often reaches temperatures of 5,000° Celsius. This melts the electrode together with the metal piece and completes the welding process.

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