Lincoln Welder

Lincoln Tig Welding

Tungsten inert gas (tig) welding is not one of the faster methods of welding, but offers the skilled welder, the most control of his welding job. Tig welding, is often referred to as gas tungsten arc welding (gtaw). Tig welding, is a good choice for the welding of lighter metals such as stainless steel, copper alloys, and magnesium. Because of the control afforded the craftsman doing the work, this type of welding often results in superior and more durable welds. Tig welding can be one of the more difficult to master, but in the long run, is well worth the time.

If your looking for a tig welder, there are a couple of different types available. Rectifiers have been around for years, and the newer inverter style welders that have been around for fifteen years or so. The main difference between the two types, is their method for generating a current. Rectifiers make use of transformers, whereas the newer inverters use digital (like so many new technologies) circuits for generating current. If power usage is a concern for you, then the inverter style welder will be a better choice, as they tend to be far more conservative in their power consumption.

Apart from power consumption, both the inverter, and the rectifiers will do stick welding and tig welding. Compared to non tig welders, the variety of consumables used by tig welders is more varied. Not that this should be a concern, as most consumables are priced pretty low.

Lincoln Flux Core Arc Welders

Lincoln also makes a number of welders that fall under the category known as flux core arc welders. They offer several advantages, and disadvantages. First of all, no additional shield agent is required when welding with a flux core arc welder. The consumable or wire used in the welding process have within them the shielding gas required to protect the metal. These are very portable and flexible units because of their size and weight. If your going to be working in awkward or tight places the flux core welder is a good choice.

One of the disadvantages of flux core welders, is the mess that they make. You'll see plenty of splatter with this type of welder, and you will have to spend time cleaning up slag from your finished weld for a professional looking job. Consumables can be more expensive than gas metal welders.