Monthly Archives: February 2019

Whether you are looking for a gas bottle for welding, cutting or even brewing alcohol, renting from a gas supplier can quickly become a costly expense.

Many common welding processes such as MIG, TIG and Metal-Core Arc Welding all require an external shielding gas to function correctly.

Although it can be a tricky topic to get your head around, it’s important to develop a solid understanding of the types of gases used in welding.

In simple terms, welding is a process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion.

MIG or Metal Arc Welding, is an arc welding process which produces the coalescence of metals by heating them with an arc between a continuously fed filler metal electrode and the work.

Welding as an industry has evolved significantly with the evolution of technology and this is no more evident than with the development of Auto-Darkening Helmets.

While gloves, clothing and footwear are all important, having the correct welding helmet is arguably the most integral piece of safety equipment.  

Unfortunately, there is no single welding process which is suitable for all types of applications. The most common forms of welding are MIG, TIG and Stick Welding – though each discipline has its own benefits and limitations.