Task1: Types of Welding

INTRODUCTION:

The principle of arc welding is to attach a ground cable to the work piece

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Types :

MIG Welding:

TIG Welding:

STICK Welding

Arc Welding
Electroslag Welding

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Advantages & Disadvantages:

Advantages

Relative simplicity and portability of equipment

Low cost

Suitable for out-of-position welding

Disadvantages

Not as productive as continuous wire processes

Likely to be more costly to deposit a given quantity of metal

Frequent stop/starts to change electrode

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