Wats the difference between TIG and MIG comptech headers, ???

 

anyone know the difference between comptech headers MIG and TIG?????anyone???????????/

 

MIG and TIG are the types of welding techniques used on the header.

Mig uses a continuous coil of wire that is fed into the weld pool. The welding current is passed onto the wire and causes an arc to establish between the wire and the work piece, thus causing the wire to melt and a molten puddle to form. The molten puddle is protected from the atmosphere by an inert shielding gas.

Tig uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode, which acts as jump point for the welding arc. This welding arc melts the parent material. Filler wire is applied separately in the form of long straight rods. The molten puddle and tungsten electrode are protected from the atmosphere by an inert shielding gas (mainly argon). The Tig process is very similar to an electric form of gas welding.

 

thanks. so if i were to choose between a TIG and MIG header, which one is best? or is ti just a preference....thanks though

 

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The difference to me is really cosmetic. TIG welds look a cleaner than MIG welds to me. Strength wise, they are pretty much the same.

However, if you're looking for a MIG Comptech header, you'll have to get one used. Comptech discontinued making their MIG header last year.

 

It really is a personal preference, I myself would go for the TIG welded one