Welding Options

WELDING TECHNIQUES

SURGITECH FABWORKS uses the latest Lincoln welding machines to ensure the highest quality.

(TIG) Tungsten Inert Gas Welding:  TIG welding uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create an arc which is shielded in an inert gas to protect the weld from contamination.  A filler rod is commonly used to add material to the weld.

TIG welding is characterized by higher quality, stronger welds.  The technique is more difficult to master and is slower than other processes, but offers the operator greater quality control.
(MIG) Metal Inert Gas Welding: MIG is a faster welding process where a solid wire is fed off of a spool to create the weld.  The MIG process also uses a shielding gas to prevent weld contamination.
(FCAW) Flux Cored Arc Welding: FCAW again uses a welding wire which is fed off of a spool, but unlike MIG, the wire is hollow and contains a welding flux which prevents weld contamination.   This process requires no shielding gas.  FCAW is a faster alternative to stick welding.
(SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding or Stick Welding:  The SMAW technique uses a solid rod which is coated in a flux which creates a shielding gas as the stick is consumed.  While not used as commonly as the other techniques, we do have client projects which specify SMAW in their welding procedures.
(LBW) Laser  Beam Welding:  FabWorks employs laser welding on special projects where precision and low heat are required.  
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