I thought this table was an excellent for the person who is trying to decided what welding
process might be right for them. It pulls together in a Side-By-Side comparison of
all the different processes available. Comparing the Skill Level, Costs, What Metals Can
Be Welded, Additional Equipment Needed, Consumables, Safety Equipment and Extra
Beneficial Equipment.
thanks for posting this!
its obviously going to be rather useful for the newer guys to get a grasp on the basic concepts and types of equipment, and what they are best used for. so many guys don,t have a clue what welders are best used for each type of welding or brazing and don,t grasp the concept that you might not be able to use a single style of welder for all types of welds.
I see lots of guys go out and buy a welder, mostly based on price, and only once they own it start looking into accessories, then step back and ask what the particular welders capability's and limitations are! but I can,t help but feel that the level of instruction you get and the quality of equipment you have access to has a great deal to do with the skills and level of the welds you make.
I know my college instructor in our welding class used to say "I could teach a monkey to M.I.G. weld so there is at least some home for you geniuses"
and while I found mig welding much easier than anything else to master Ive found ox-acetolene and TIG welding easier than making good quality ARC welds.
If I were looking for the most versatile welder it would most likely be a 200 amp T.I.G. but ID bet 90% of the guys I know would select a 180amp-230 amp MIG.
