Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

Welding heat is produced from continuously fed metal electrode and the job.
Ar, He, Co2 or mixture gas shields the arc and molten metal.
The current from the welding machine is changed by changing the rate of feeding of the electrode wire:
If arc length decreases, voltages decreases and current increases. Increased current melts the electrode at the faster
rate normalizing arc length (Self adjusted arc).
Electrode feeding motor is controlled by the arc voltage, change in arc length is thus adjusted by change in feed rate
(Self controlled arc).

Advantages, Disadvantages & applications of MIG

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)

Welding heat is produced from an electric arc established between the non-consumable tungsten electrode and the
job.
A shielding gas (argon, helium, nitrogen etc.) is used to avoid oxidation.
Argon requires a lower arc voltage, easier arc starting.
Carbon dioxide is used for low temp, economical.
Helium can withstand higher arc voltage.
Filler material if required is fed separately.
Arc is struck either by touching the electrode with a scrap tungsten or by using high frequency unit.
Both AC and DC power source can be used (Polarity)
TIG Operation