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Is a welding machine the same as an TIG welding machine?

2015-09-26View Original

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Same title – is it the same as a welding machine? I’m thinking of buying one recently; could anyone give me some information on it?
Reply #22015-09-26
It’s definitely different; it’s available on Baidu. Welding machines are generally used for welding ordinary steel and cast iron, and sometimes for welding stainless steel as well. Their characteristic is that they require special welding electrodes, which have a coating of flux surrounding the core; this flux serves to aid combustion, prevent oxidation, and improve the fluidity of the core. Tungsten inert gas welding is a type of gas-shielded welding; during welding, the weld core is surrounded by an inert gas, so it is not exposed to oxygen when it melts, and oxidation does not occur. Some small models of tungsten inert gas welders can be used as welding machines, but welding machines cannot be used as tungsten inert gas welders. TIG welding also requires an argon cylinder, a pressure regulator, pipes, and so on
Reply #32015-09-26
I’ve seen this. At the construction site, I indeed saw that a welding machine combined with an argon gas supply can be used for TIG welding; it’s the same welding machine – just by changing the gas supply, it can be used for MIG welding. Is there any difference in the internal structure of the welding machines?
Reply #42015-09-27
Welding machines are different from TIG welding machines
Reply #52015-09-29
They are all welding machines; there are differences in the details! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Reply #62015-09-30
A welding machine is a general term that includes TIG welders. TIG welders are a specific type; for example, they use argon gas for protection during welding, while MIG welders use carbon dioxide gas for protection during welding
Reply #72015-10-05
The last edit to this post was made by dzjds on 2015-10-5 at 20:02. A welding machine is a general term that includes TIG welders; the key factors in determining which welding machine to use are what you intend to weld, i.e., the type of material, the amount of work to be done, the welding environment, and the welding techniques required. The welding machine should be chosen based on these needs.
Reply #82015-10-05
Additionally, please inform the 7th floor that an AC welder can be used as a power source for TIG welders, and it is generally used for welding aluminum and aluminum alloys.
Reply #92015-10-07
Hehe. Depending on the welding materials and conditions, TIG welding generally yields higher quality welds. Used for welding critical components; the WSE series can weld aluminum. Ordinary manual arc welding can generally only be used to weld carbon steel materials. Of course, the thickness of the welding material and the frequency of welding time also need to be considered. There are many types of welding machines; it is recommended to use those made by Shanghai Hugong. Our company has been using it, and the results are good.
Reply #102015-10-12
They are not the same; an argon arc welder is a type of welding machine designed specifically for GTAW and GMAW processes. Welding machines can be classified by their purpose into SMAW welders, SAW welders, GTAW and GMAW welders, plasma welders, high-frequency resistance welders, and laser welders
Reply #112015-10-20
Many welding machines available today are multi-functional; by making selections on the control panel, it is possible to adjust the voltage and current output characteristics for various welding methods.

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