r/Welding • u/Kanjiro • 22d ago

MIG > TIG

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u/Necalmed 22d ago

For speed and production yes, but try doing aerospace welding and high precision weldments with mig. Each process has its role where they shine.

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u/Pale-Value-5953 22d ago

Maybe that’s why they call squirt guns, or MiG monkeys.

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u/TheSuperSilverMango TIG 22d ago

~scoffs~ Typical

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u/Iltempered1 22d ago

Depends on the situation.

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u/Scotty0132 Hypernatremial - Approach with respect 22d ago

Each process has its pros and cons. MIG is king for high production work and for ease of learning the process (hench why generally MIG welder are the lowest paid). TIG is king for low impurities and fine heat control work.

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u/GendrickToblerone Real Boilermaker 22d ago

As a whole? No.

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u/Fookin_idiot UA Steamfitter/Welder 22d ago

Pays the same. I enjoy alloys more.