Welding

Welders

MIG, TIG, Stick, Cobots, and more.

Multi Process Welders

Combine multiple welding processes into one unit.

MIG Welders

Used on a variety of metals & alloys, it employs a wire electrode to join the metals.

TIG Welders

The strongest weld type with high tensile strength, it uses a long-lasting electrode & separate filler material.

Stick Welders

Uses an electrode covered in flux (the stick) to isolate the weld from environmental contamination.

Gas Welders

Uses gas & oxygen to weld & cut, without electricity.

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Filler Metals & Welding Consumables

Welding wire, brazing rods, & electrode sticks melt when heated & create a weld joint. The filler largely depends on the weld process and what metals are being welded.

Plasma Cutting

Plasma cuts faster & more precisely than sawing, grinding, or other methods and produces less waste. It is used in manufacturing, automotive, construction, and other applications.

Solder

The low-melting point filler used to solder connectors & fittings.

Soldering Flux

Flux paste or powder cleans & prepares the metal for soldering.

Soldering Irons & Tips

Irons accept tips and used to melt the solder to make a connection.

Soldering Torches & Tools

Essential torches, guns, & tools needed to solder a joint or connection.

Soldering Stations

Made with magnifiers, clips, & holders to make soldering efficient.

Welding FAQ

What are the four types of arc welding?

The four types of arc welding are gas tungsten arc (TIG), gas metal arc (MIG), shielded metal arc (stick), and flux-core arc. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or metal inert gas welding (MIG) welds two pieces of metal by melting a continuous piece of consumable wire electrode and the base metal to form a strong bond. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create an arc which then melts the metal base. Stick welding is a common and versatile type of arc welding that uses an electrode coated in flux material which protects the weld from air contaminants. Flux-core arc welding uses a tubular wire filled with flux to provide additional shielding to protect the weld from contaminants.

What is the arc welding process?

Arc welding relies on an electric arc to produce intense heat which melts base metals at their joints causing the metals to intermix and, once cooled and solidified, forms a strong, metallurgical bond. Ideal for creating large durable and heavy structures.

What is the soldering process?

With the use of a soldering iron, soldering joins two pieces of metal together by melting a filler metal called solder to create a strong bond. Ideal for delicate projects like fusing small metal electronic components and circuitry.

What torch is used in welding?

Gas welding uses an oxy-acetylene torch to burn a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gas to weld metals like steel and aluminum. Used in TIG Welding, TIG Torches melt a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create a precise weld. MIG Torches feeds a consumable wire electrode to create a strong bond. Plasma Torches are used in Plasma Cutting applications to create a plasma arc that cuts or welds metals with high precision.

What kind of torch do you use for soldering?

Soldering irons and butane torches are typically used to solder metals together.