There are many types of welding a company can employ to produce a metal product and/or its components. In welding, production quality and results influence the specific type used. While some are popular and commonly utilized in general applications, others are more specialized, and address products demanding precision or other requirements.’
Five Types of Welding
In fabrication and metalworking shops, welders work to provide the product according to specs. The most versatile welder can employ more than one type of welding to produce the desired results. Welding consists of the following common types:
- MIG (Metal Inert Gas) aka Welding Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)” – highly popular, it is simple, fast and effective
- TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) or GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) Welding –popular and precise
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Manual Metal Arc (MMA) or Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) aka Stick Welding
- Spot welding (also known as resistance spot welding)
Welding Production: Precision Applications
Each type of welding has its purpose. Spot welding, for example, is employed by welders for welding two or more metal sheets together. stick welding and FCAW are excellent for construction and industrial fabrication.
However, for precise welding, welders turn to both TIG and MIG. TIG welding production involves application in many industries. These include aerospace, aviation and medical device components. MIG can also be used similarly with positive results. Yet, when the metal is thin and medical devices demand precision and acute accuracy, TIG, specifically Micro-TIG welding is the better choice.
