What To Look For When Buying Welding Machines And Welding Consumables

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By Cameron Hart


As there are so many different welding machines on the market, it can be somewhat confusing for the average individual, or beginner to know which welder and welding consumables to buy to suit the projects that they are wishing to work on, and that will suit their limited level of experience in welding.

The most advisable choice of first welding machine for a complete beginner in welding would in most cases be a stick welding machine or a wire feed welder. Wire feed welding machines are usually the simplest type of welder to use as they feed wire through your welding gun automatically as you weld. For inexperienced welders, this makes creating good and neat welds much easier, and helps them to learn the wire feeding weld technique much faster.

When buying welding machines it is crucial to determine what method of welding you will be using for most of your projects, as different styles of welding need different machines with differing features. For welders of limited experience, flux cored wire welding and MIG welding are the most commonly used types of welding.

Most beginners make the choice to purchase MIG welding machines as they can weld a wide variety of materials as opposed to other machines that are far more limited. Due to the versatility of a MIG welding machine, it is best for smaller repair and maintenance jobs that require less welding skill. MIG welding machines are not easily transported as they require a container of shielding gas, so are ideally kept in one place, such as a garage or workshop. MIG welders also cannot be used outside; flux cored wire welding machines are better suited to this.

As well as buying a welding machine, novices in welding must also take considerable care in finding the right welding consumables. This includes welding wires, flux and rods, but also necessary safety equipment. All people involved in welding processes must ensure that they wear at the very least a pair of safety gloves and safety goggles, but it is always advisable to wear a full welding helmet. As well as the potential for bright lights and high heats, welding can also create poisonous fumes and uses electrical charges, so as much safety equipment as possible is advised.




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