How to Weld Different Metals: MIG vs TIG vs Stick vs Flux Core

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Thanks, Tim. You explain things really well, in an easy to absorb manner, without talking down to us. It just makes sense. We are learning so much from you. Thanks for all you do!

[@ralph1881]

I'm just starting out with very limited training...yet allowed the time to "mess around" at work. I appreciate your knowledge, experience and explanations.

[@KingBigBabyJesus]

Oxidization tip was a game changer when I was running beads on plate to stop the splatter. If your welding on end of a pipe or getting full penetration, clean the inside too, I think contaminants can get pull up through the puddle.

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Because of the expense of helium and very limited selection of cylinder sizes, using a C25 mixture is the next best thing for MIG on stainless steel. The welds end up looking a bit grayish, but they are quite sound.

[@freedomrangerphillips9990]

This has been a pretty awesome video buddy you just got yourself a new subscriber I'm gonna watch all of your videos, I just picked up a flux core welder and I'm trying to discern the difference between them all

[@tedbastwock3810]

Very helpful, thank you. Yes, I would like to hear more about the within-process different methods, e.g. the different MIG methods. I went with Flux Core because 120v from reputable manufacturer, inexpensive, easy to learn, no gas. But, as my welding skills and ambitions grow I'm looking to branch out to other processes, and this is, again, very helpful -- thank you.

[@mattyoung5084]

Great video!

[@lasersbee]

Excellent tutorial.... Thanks

[@anthonycabrera6318]

¡Thanks for another educacional video! Nice day for you ✌

[@butchvandyk1051]

thank you for your a good info... enjoy

[@gandolph3]

Hey, great video.

[@bruderbrot5268]

Great video! One thing I was struggling with TIG is thin sheet metal. I feel like MIG puts less heat into the material and is better suited for those jobs.

[@andyf1235]

are you using a pulse machine? If not you will be putting a lot of extra heat in to thin material. But I am no expert

[@bruderbrot5268]

@@andyf1235 it is a good hint. I have not yet used the pulse on my TIG welder. Might make a big difference.

[@benz-share9058]

TIG on mild steel and stainless is DCEN and I think MIG is DCEP, where more of the heat goes to melt the electrode, which is the wire itself. That could be the reason why you find MIG is inherently easier on thin stuff. I have not done MIG on thin metal but have done TIG on thin mild steel and stainless, and it can work well. Plenty of control with TIG but you have to use it, getting good at travel speed, feeding filler (to absorb a lot of the heat), using the pedal, and pulse settings.

[@rct2]

Flux core is great if you have to work outside in the wind on site.

[@GrandadsWorkshop5252]

Hi Tim I’m a 60 year old beginner to the world of welding. I plan on welding mainly 2mm to 5mm stainless steel round rods, judging by the advice in this video it sounds like Tig would be your first choice but I don’t feel I would be competent with Tig so with that in mind I am considering purchasing a stick welder in addition to my basic mig welder what are your thoughts Tim ?

[@patricksadler]

Thanks tim!

[@brianknesal8839]

A big thanks! Would you consider a review on the Stahwerk 4 in 1 welder. Is 170 amps strong enough for the home handyman?

[@neilholmes2572]

Hi thx good high density info from someone who knows. Could have put a mention in for gas welding which a lot of us prefer for sheet metal, brazing and cutting.

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

AC VS Pulsed DC on a TIG. As far as a scratch torch goes, does it make any difference ?

[@tlindsey9769]

I AM INTERESTED IN A GOOD STICK WELDER, (JUST STARTING) AND A MIG OR TIG SETUP. MOSTLY LEARNING AND A LITTLE WELDING AGAIN LEARNING ON MIG OR TIG, (THE LEAST EXPENSIVE WOULD BE THE BEST) THANK YOU

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

So can you use stick for aluminum? I just got started w one of those super cheap portable stick welders, and it's max electro size is 3/32... how thick of material can I join w that? Is there an easy way to remember the electrode size: material thickness ratio? Thanks for all the assistance and great content! YTers like you are doing an immense service to God of humanity by adding to the ever growing compilation of all human knowledge!

[@ItsJusHP]

Thank you 🔥

[@AllOxen]

Can u show us the new gasless stainless flux core wire n what u think of it....

[@konnerdakkon5595]

Hey Tim, aside from TIG what works for chromoly 41xx 43xx? Anyone make a MIG wire or stick for it?

[@danielrapoza8468]

Tim, Thank you for all your very helpful videos. Regarding processes I need your help... Which process you would choose for this? I need to weld a 1/2"-13 Nut to 1/4" Steel plate. The plate has a pass through hole for a bolt. Thank you. Dan

[@alandust2188]

What is the thickest aluminum that should be used with tig welding?

[@zod-engineering-welding]

Depends on how much amperage you have available, really. The process doesn't have the limit, the machine output does.

[@ScriciRockz]

I have a question, can you use a pedal on a stick welder? I think it will make my noob welding skills easier,no?

[@randomschittz9461]

I’ve never seen it done, but it would be awesome, and I’m sure someone has figured out how to do it. I think I’ve seen someone with a trigger type button/knob taped on their stinger and I thought that was cool. I’m gonna have to try to figure that out... thanks for the idea.

[@zod-engineering-welding]

Instead of a pedal, a hand-held slider control is better. HTP machines have this feature available on some of their machines, so you buy the control, and you attach the slider control to your stinger, so you can adjust it on-the-fly if needed.

[@poorboybmx2511]

Hi Tim, excellent video. When welding Aluminium or stainless steel, how do you deduce what grade the material is to use the correct filler? No problem if you have purchased stock material as you ask for what you want but if someone presents you with a job to weld its a different ball game, isn't it?

[@melgross]

If you’re doing professional work, the customer should always tell you what the alloy is. Otherwise you have to make some assumptions. With stainless, using a 316 weld alloy on 304 stainless is better than using a 308 alloy on 316 stainless. You should use an alloy one step up from your base if you don’t know what you’ve got. With aluminum it’s more difficult. You can assume 6061, but if it’s not you could have a problem. Some alloys aren’t weldable. If you do manage to get what seems to be a weld, it will break off. So you really need to know what you’re welding. If you have a customer who either doesn’t know what the alloy is, or for some odd reason won’t tell you, and you can’t determine it yourself, then just don’t do the job. If something happens, you WILL get the blame, and they would be partly right because you accepted the job.

[@poorboybmx2511]

@@melgross thank you for taking the time to answer, most informative, I shall stick to the fabrication side of things instead of repair, definitely the safest option

[@melgross]

Tri mix is almost impossible to get for amateurs. So is any argon/CO2 mix other than 75/25. A lot of welding supply companies just won’t supply them in 80cu foot tanks, which is what most home welders get. Some won’t even supply it in 125/135 cu foot tanks. I don’t know why, because they have no good reason.

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