What is Sheet Metal Welding?
Sheet Metal Welding Features
Sheet metal welding, or metal welding, is a joining process that uses heat and pressure on metal materials, with or without adding a different material with a similar melting range. If a different material is used while joining two parts, it is called filler metal. For sheet metal welding to be done, it must have certain features. The suitability of the product to be welded for welding, the determination of the material used in the joint and filler, the applied technique, construction, and thickness must be considered together. After this application, the intended quality of the weld seam comes to the forefront. Before this process, it is aimed to have mechanical and other properties by determining the dimensions, shapes, and cross-sections. The main goal here is to increase welding capabilities. A well-welded material is welded with increased thickness and under pre-heating conditions. Welding with different materials is done conditionally or not at all. With proper welding, it offers long-term usability with a short-term process. For a correct and high-quality sheet metal welding application, you can reach us at [website/contact info].
Types of Sheet Metal Welding
- TIG Welding
- This technique uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode. It can be done with or without filler metal. Helium and Argon, often used in mixtures, are common.
- MIG-MAG Welding
- This is a type of welding created by continuous wire feeding. The wire is fed from a spool to the torch. The torch continuously feeds wire and provides gas shielding as long as the trigger is held. MIG is a gas-shielded technique using inert gases. MAG is a gas-shielded technique using active gases.
- Electric Arc Welding
- This is the most commonly used sheet metal welding technique with coated electrodes. The coatings of coated electrodes are covered with various alloys and powders. The powders form the coating.
