MIG, TIG or stick: choose the process for the job
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MIG welding spatter: investigate what changed
Learn how to record a sudden increase in MIG spatter, check consumable identity and separate equipment, distance and arc-control questions.
WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESKNOW YOUR MACHINE
Affordable DIY welders: stick, flux-core or MIG?
Compare lower-cost welding devices by the jobs they support and the cost of the complete setup.
WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESKNOW YOUR MACHINE
Value for money: compare the full welding investment
Use purchase, setup and running costs to compare alternatives on consistent assumptions.
WELDING DEVICES / FIELD NOTESKNOW YOUR MACHINE
Your first welder: read the specification before the price
Compare process capability, available power, useful output and the complete setup.