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Welcome to: Comparisons Of The Welding Process
Welding Process |
SMAW/Stick |
GMAW/MIG |
GTAW/TIG |
Configuration |
AC, DC |
DCRP |
AC, DC, RP |
Current(amps) |
10 - 500 |
10 - 400 |
10 - 300 |
Voltage(volts) |
17-45 |
16-30 |
55 |
Travel Speed(IPM) |
4-45 |
6 - 12 |
2 - 6 |
Penetration |
20%-70% |
Deep |
Deep |
Electrode |
Consumable |
Consumable |
Non-consumable |
Quality |
Good |
High |
High |
Cost |
Low |
Fair |
Fair |
Supplied Shielding Gases |
None |
CO2, Argon, Helium |
Argon, Helium |
Application |
Wide |
Wide |
Wide |
Spatter |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Distortion |
Yes |
Less |
Less |
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