MIG/MAG
The workhorse of robotic welding. MIG/MAG is fast, tolerant of fit-up variation and suitable for steel, stainless and aluminium in a wide thickness range. It is the most common process in general fabrication.
TIG
TIG gives excellent quality and appearance, particularly for stainless steel, thin sections and critical joints. It is slower than MIG, so it is chosen where quality outweighs speed.
Laser
Laser welding is very fast with low heat input and minimal distortion, but needs accurate fit-up and a laser-safe enclosure. It is excellent for thin materials, battery components and precision parts.
At a glance
- Speed: laser > MIG > TIG
- Fit-up tolerance: MIG > TIG > laser
- Distortion: laser lowest
- Investment: laser highest, MIG lowest
- Appearance: TIG and laser best
How to decide
Look at material, thickness, joint accuracy and volume. Many customers start with MIG/MAG and add laser for specific high-value products. Ask us to evaluate your parts, see robotic welding and laser welding robots.