RE: [DMCForum] RE: TIG/MIG & Plasma

["Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A MIG does feed wire as well, but it uses gas to shield the weld puddle from
oxidation during welding (CO2 or CO2/Argon mix).

 

A plain wire feed welder works the same way, but uses wire with a flux core
that melts and generates gas around the weld while arcing.  Similar, but
flux core spatters more and doesn't make as nice a weld.  Plus, I don't
believe you can get flux core wire for stainless or aluminum.

 

I needed one ASAP so even though I wanted a Lincoln, I bought a $199
Craftsman that is, well, marginal.  I got what I paid for, but it is limited
in its uses.

 

-Dave

 

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From: Dan RC30 [mailto:danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 7:08 PM
To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DMCForum] RE: TIG/MIG & Plasma

 

What is a "wire-feed non-mig"? 

Lincolns are good, but I have a Miller mig and tig and they work great.
Thermal Arc makes a nice reasonably priced machine too... 

---Dan 



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