MIG.TIG-Both are argon welding as both the processes uses argon for shielding as it is a innert gas.
(Inert gas - Used to shield the electric arc from outside contaminants and gases which may react with the weld. An inert chemical is one with a full outer shell of electrons which do not normally react with other substances. Inert gases include argon and helium. Some other non-inert gases are used for welding such as CO2. )
-MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas welding, many times called Wire-feed.. Also referred as GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding). The "Metal" refers to the wire which is what is used to start the arc. It is shielded by inert gas and the feeding wire also acts as the filler rod. A semi-automatic process, it is fairly easy to learn and use.
-TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas welding. Also called GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and Heliarc® which was Linde's trade name for the TIG process when it was introduced many years ago. The arc is started with a tungsten electrode shielded by inert gas and filler rod is fed into the weld puddle separately. A slower process than MIG, it produces a more precise weld and can be used at lower amperages for thinner metal and can be used on exotic metals. TIG does require quite a bit more time than MIG to learn. It is similar in technique to gas welding.
2007-03-04 15:40:37
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answered by Anonymous
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You can use argon as a shielding gas for either MIG or TIG welding. Argon is merely the gas used in the process. When using stainless wire in a MIG welding process you can use 100% argon gas. TIG welding of aluminum uses 100% argon also. Most standard steel welding with MIG wire uses 75% argon and 25% CO2.
2007-03-04 15:15:22
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answered by prusa1237 7
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Argon Welding
2016-12-09 01:12:06
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answered by Anonymous
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what is argon welding? Is it Mig or Tig Welding?
2015-08-06 17:20:43
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answered by Anonymous
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They do use a mix of Carbon dioxide/Argon for MIG welding..
MIG = Metallic Inert Gas Welding
2007-03-04 15:16:50
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answered by Richard G 5
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Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), sometimes referred to by its subtypes metal inert gas (MIG) welding or metal active gas (MAG) welding, is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process in which a continuous and consumable wire electrode and a shielding gas are fed through a welding gun. A constant voltage, direct current power source is most commonly used with GMAW, but constant current systems, as well as alternating current, can be used. -------------------- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by a shielding gas (usually an inert gas such as argon), and a filler metal is normally used, though some welds, known as autogenous welds, do not require it. ------------ Therefore, MIG Welding uses a consumable wire electrode, while TIG Welding uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. This is the major difference. I hope this information is helpful to you in your research.
2016-04-06 07:10:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Following the process i think that an argon gas is used as a sheilding gas in a TIG welding process
2014-08-04 07:06:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Argon is used as a sheilding gas to keep 02 away while welding a non ferrous (not magnetic) metal such as stainless steel can be used in MIG or TIG
2007-03-04 15:15:31
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answered by Dave A 2
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Im a welder at a factory in illinois and i asked my supervisor that after i started and he told me that argon is used with a.pulse mig for welding aluminum and also the gas we use for welding stainless steel also contains argon.
2014-03-23 21:26:50
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answered by Anonymous
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What Is Argon
2016-10-07 08:09:09
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answered by ? 4
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