Socket weld can be done as quickly with TIG as MIG on very small pipe, say under one inch. Larger sizes, MIG will out-pace it by a rate proportional to the size. However, I'd suggest developing a WPS for a MIG socket weld. A sheet that says "here's how we've found to do it that works" tha...

Well, then you just make sure, that the parts has a nice fit, and the welder is fairly skilled, so he can re-position fast with a mig-gun. Changing wire, gas etc. is nothing, when you talk mass production. If you can do some of the work in a welding-lathe, you might get it done faster, and it takes...

I'd go with tig. It's the easy choise. You already have your argon set up, and get a nice quality weld. For mig, (at least in my case) you'd have to switch gas, wire and perhaps other wear-parts. And then I find it harder to get as nice a weld, as I can with the tig. I might even choose stick befor...

Hello Gentlemen,

I am interested in your opinions regarding the differences of welding Mig or Tig for Stainless Socket Welds on 2" pipe.

I appreciate your opinions and consideration.