MIG Welding vs. Arc Welding – Which Welder When? – Kevin Caron
From http://www.kevincaron.com – Artist Kevin Caron answers a YouTube viewer’s question about when to use a MIG welder and when to use an arc welder. Caron explains the difference between SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), or arc welding (also called “stick welding”) and GWAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), or MIG welding, then explains why he tends to use his MIG welder more. Still, he explains, the arc welder is great for thick metal and to use outside or in windy conditions, while the MIG is handy for long production runs because of its spool of wire, tacking and thinner metal. With its electrodes, arc tends to be messier and requires more clean up than the MIG, too. For more free how-to videos, visit http://www.kevincaron.com
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Is an arc weld as strong as a mig weld?
I have both and I haven't used my mig welder in years. Stick is my favorite way.
Your a rookie
May not but I’m certified out the ass thank you
Hello! My country is a stick welding country, so I never had the opportunity to weld with a MIG. My most ardent curiosity is about the gas, how long does it last? for example, that bottle that you have? The video is pretty old so if someone answers please give an example: I have welded a truck frame and a water tank, a ship, etc with one gas bottle.
Kevin like your vids, great info, If I was to weld an iron ring onto a cast iron wok burner what would I use an arc or a mig?
says mig points to arc 2:27
creepy af
I want to do body work, rocker panel, floor board on my truck. Someone tell me get a Lincoln AC/DC some told me to get a mig. Not sure who's right,. Just want to invest my money wisely
Can I make gates and security doors with the arc welder I want to buy one now