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MIG vs TIG: Which One is Best?

tig vs mig welding

When it comes to welding, there are a number of techniques you can implement for your next project. Two of the most common processes are known as MIG welding and TIG welding.

A Guide to Stud Welding

stud welding machine

The way in which this welding process works is by joining a metal stud to a metal workpiece by heating up both parts with an arc.

Synergic MIG Welding & Its Advantages

Synergic MIG Welding & Its Advantages

Ever wondered about synergic MIG welding and how it works/how it is utilized? Here at Canaweld, we would like to answer them in detail to help you better understand this process.

The Advantages of TIG Welding

The Advantages of TIG Welding

To put it in simplest terms, TIG welding can be used to weld more metal and alloys than any other process out there.

Burnback: What Is It?

Burnback: What Is It?

In simplest terms, burnback is when the generated arc climbs up the wire and ends up fusing the wire to the tip of the welding gun.

Optimizing Plasma Cutter Performance: A How-To Guide

Optimizing Plasma Cutter Performance: A How-To Guide

For the most part, plasma cutting is an easy cutting device to use; so much so that a lot of people will purchase one, rip it out of the package and use it right away!

MIG Welding Parameters

MIG Welding Parameters

MIG Welding Parameters When you initially purchase an MIG welder, chances are you’re unaware of the many features it offers. This can come as an inconvenience, however, as certain features you may not know about can optimize your welding experience tenfold. To learn about how to properly utilize your MIG welders to their full potential, …

How to Test an Auto-Darkening Safety Helmet

How to Test an Auto-Darkening Safety Helmet

How to Test an Auto-Darkening Safety Helmet Whenever you are taking on a welding project, a welding helmet is necessary to keep yourself safe. There are many different types of welding helmets in our welding supply store, all in different styles with certain features, but by far the best helmet to choose in terms of …

Beginners Guide to TIG Welding

Beginners Guide to TIG Welding

TIG welding can initially come off as intimidating to welders both advanced and beginner alike— but the good thing is it doesn’t have to.

Weld Joint Design Types

Weld Joint Design Types

The best way to enhance your welding skills is by becoming more aware of the different welding techniques and design types.

Oxy-Fuel Cutting or Plasma Cutting?

Oxy-Fuel Cutting or Plasma Cutting

Ever wondered if oxy-fuel or plasma cutting was best for your next project? Each one has its pros and cons.

How to Best Utilize Your Plasma Cutter

best utilize plasma cutter

If you’ve purchased a plasma cutter, chances are you bought it for a specific purpose with everything else being an afterthought.

Aluminum MIG DIY: Everything You Need to Know

Aluminum MIG DIY

Here at Canaweld, we would like to talk all about MIG welding aluminum so you can do it on your own with ease. 

How to Find the Right Welding Helmet

How to Find the Right Welding Helmet

Choosing the proper helmet and welders supplies for your projects is extremely important as it contributes to a large amount of your safety and wellbeing.

Everything You Need to Know About Air Arc Gouging

Everything You Need to Know About Air Arc Gouging

Regardless of what you’re wondering about this type of technique, our welding supply store at Canaweld would like to answer all of the questions you may have by talking about the ins and outs of arc gouging.

Arc Welding

Arc Welding Tips

There are a number of different welding processes that a welder can implement and it often depends on the type of project they are doing. A popular method of welding involves what is currently known as arc welding.

Women & Welding

Women & Welding

In recent years, women have been working hard and dominating many areas of the workforce. Unfortunately in the trade sector however, involvement is still extremely low.

Benefits of Pulsed TIG Welding for Stainless Steel

Benefits of Pulsed TIG Welding for Stainless Steel

The large majority of manufacturers are very much aware of the fact that TIG welding improves the results of welding thin stainless steel.

Benefits of Using Pulsed MIG Welding on Aluminum

Benefits of Using Pulsed MIG Welding on Aluminium

For years, aluminum has been an extremely reliable and effective metal to use in a vast number of different projects and industries overall.

How To Improve Welding Safety

improve welding safety

Improper welding techniques can lead to serious injury or worse, so you will want to be certain you are taking every safety measure possible to do this job.

Choosing The Right Tungsten for TIG Welding

Choosing The Right Tungsten for TIG Welding

Buying a new TIG welding machine can be a purchase that is definitely worth your money. With this type of machine, you can complete a wide number of different amazing projects.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 101

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 101

Long before this type of welding was introduced, inert gas shielded arc welding was revealed almost sixty years ago. Back then, barely anyone would have ever imagined the huge transformation in welding techniques we have today.

Welding & The Duty Cycle

To many people who are either new in the welding field or unfamiliar about welding altogether, the term “duty cycle” may be confusing and most will likely not understand what it means.