Welding services
Additional Information
Welding is a metal fabrication process that joins metal components by using high heat to melt the base pieces together. After cooling, the two components are fused. A filler metal is usually used to strengthen the welded joint. The melted filler metal is known as a weld pool. A shielding gas is usually used to prevent oxidation or contamination.
Types of Welding
Gibson Manufacturing, Inc. provides MIG and TIG welding for stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum. Spot welding is available for most metals except for aluminum.
Both MIG and TIG welding use an arc welding process. Electricity is used to heat metal to the melting point, and the pieces of metal being welded are joined when the metal cools. A shielding gas is used to prevent atmospheric contamination.
One advantage of MIG welding is it can be used for a wide variety of material thicknesses, from thin gauge sheet metal to thicker plates.
Most often, TIG welding is used for thinner gauged sheet metals. TIG welding can operate at lower power levels, and can be a slower and more delicate process than MIG welding.
Spot welding is also sometimes called resistance spot welding. The fusing of two metal surfaces by way of heat generated by resistance to an electric current. This is typically done on a dedicated machine as opposed to a standard welding machine. Two tips in a jaw-like configuration must be permitted to close and press the two surfaces together. For this reason, clearance and access to the intended spot weld location should be a consideration.
