Ranking Every Welding Process We Could Think Of

About this episode

Beau Wigington ranks 27 different welding processes based on their utility, accessibility, and cool factor.

In this episode, host Beau Wigington breaks down 27 different welding processes and ranks them by utility, accessibility, and overall cool factor. From shop staples like MIG, TIG, stick, and flux core to niche processes like atomic hydrogen, electron beam, and thermite welding, Beau gives his honest take on which methods are the most practical, which are the most interesting, and which ones are just plain fun to talk about. Whether you’re new to welding or already deep in the trade, this episode is a great overview of how many different paths exist in the welding world, and why some processes earn a permanent place in the conversation. Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com Watch The Video Version Of The Podcast - https://youtu.be/ATdFcSDQ8UM

People in this episode

Host: Beau Wigington

Topics covered

• welding processes
• ranking
• utility
• accessibility
• cool factor
• welding methods

Keywords

• welding
• MIG
• TIG
• stick welding
• flux core
• atomic hydrogen
• electron beam
• thermite welding

Sponsors

American Welding Program

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Organizations: Weld.com, American Welding Program

Products: WELD20

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