4 Types of Welding Explained: MIG vs TIG vs Stick vs Flux Core

The 1,000 foot view of the most common welding processes.

All of the different welding processes and acronyms can be really confusing. In this video, I go over the following:

0:00 Intro
0:40 Stick Welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding - SMAW)
4:00 Flux Core Arc Welding - FCAW
5:58 MIG Welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding - GMAW)
7:45 TIG Welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - GTAW)

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[michaelt.]

Been welding professionally for a while and decided to check this video out. This is awesome. It’s the exact video I’d send anyone who asks me about welding.

[gailcarey]

My daughter just started welding professionally and killing it. I’m fascinated listening to her describing her work. Thanks for your explanation.

[Godsglory]

I hand weld in the coal mining business, I traditionally use stick because of the heavier duty metal we work with but also MIG from time to time as well. This video was very informative. Great job.

[hargoniyamaki]

As a person who wants to learn to weld, this was the most helpful video I could find. I am grateful to you for making this.

[khrishi]

Albert Einstein - "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

You explained it so well with simple language. Thank you. 🙏

[I_SuperHiro_I]

Remember, if it sounds like bacon, you’re welding. If it smells like bacon, you’re on fire.

[boundbytimettv]

Recently started going to school for welding and by God this channel has helped me grasp some of the terminology better for someone who's never touched a welder!

[bp]

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[philgrey]

Finally, someone that can explain welding for those who have never welded. What a concept. Thank you.

[Marsh-Mechanic]

Finally someone who explains the welders and what they do now I know which one I want to buy thanks a lot great video!!!

[nazmoore]

I’m a rookie welder right now and this video is very informative and I appreciate you taking your time to teach and inspire future welders.

[mushie]

You’re an incredible teacher. I’ve needed teachers like you my whole life. Glad I’ve found your channel. Thanks for everything you do Tim!

[sevenproxies]

I recently had a first welding course at work using a stick welder.

Good thing is that I was one of those who didn't need to go for a repeat course.

Really excited to go and do more welding. And having these different methods explained in a simple manner is very informative!

[michaeltroster]

Many years ago our local trade/ community college offered a course in “ artistic welding”. It consisted of about 12 evening sessions in which they taught us strictly basic acetylene welding and metal cutting. It was great fun. At the end of the course we made our own ‘artistic’ creation which I still have displayed in my living room.

[joerivs]

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[steevoo]

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[Nipplehook]

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[MorgsDuane]

As someone that is doing a career transition Into welding and have little understanding of these processes, I appreciate how well laid out this video is.

Will be checking out some of your other material.

[callummcd]

Having never done welding in my life I found this very fascinating and educational, so thanks.

[brendanbedini]

First welding video that I’ve watched that actually taught me what I was looking to learn! I haven’t ever welded a thing and didn’t know where to start. This video helped me understand the basic process. Great video. Thanks