Electric Welders

MIG, TIG, flux-core, spot, or stick—choosing the right electric welder is essential for getting the professional results you’re looking for. The good news is Summit Racing has a wide range of welders to suit any job, from automotive repairs to fabrication projects and more.

MIG WELDERS

MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welders are versatile and relatively easy to use. That means they’re a great choice for fabrication and automotive repairs like stitching body panels together. MIG welders use a spool of thin wire that’s automatically fed through the welding gun when the trigger is pulled. The wire acts as the welder’s electrode and is consumed as filler material in the arc-welding process. MIG welders can weld a variety of metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, making them ideal for diverse projects. They also utilize an inert gas to shield the molten weld pool from contamination. Additionally, MIG welders can be used for flux-core welding.

FLUX-CORE WELDERS

Flux-core welding is a versatile and user-friendly process, making it a great option for both beginners and seasoned welders. It’s especially useful for outdoor jobs or in environments where shielding gas may not be practical. Like MIG welders, flux-core welders use a wire that’s fed through the welding gun with one key difference. The wire is hollow and filled with flux, which produces its own shielding gas and fluxing agents during the welding process. This eliminates the need for an external gas supply, making flux-core welding more portable and suitable for outdoor or windy conditions. Flux-core welding is effective on a variety of materials, including mild steel and stainless steel, and is ideal for heavy-duty projects.

TIG WELDERS

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welders provide exceptional control and are perfect for welding thin materials like aluminum and stainless steel. Unlike MIG welders, TIG welders have a tungsten electrode that isn’t consumed in the welding process. Instead, the person welding manually feeds a filler rod into the weld pool. With the added benefit of inert gas shielding, TIG welders create high-quality, professional-grade welds without contamination. When you’re looking to “lay down some dimes” a TIG welder is often the right choice.

SPOT WELDERS

Spot welders are ideal for quickly joining two pieces of sheet metal together, making them a popular choice for tasks like auto body panel repairs. Unlike MIG or TIG welding, spot welding requires no filler material or shielding gas. This makes the process fast, efficient, and clean. If you need to tackle projects where speed and precision are essential, a spot welder will help you get the job done right.

STICK WELDERS

Stick welders, also called Shielded Metal Arc Welders (SMAW), are a go-to choice for their versatility and durability. They can be used on a wide range of materials, including steel, iron, and aluminum, and are particularly effective for use on dirty or rusty surfaces. Stick welding doesn’t require shielding gas—instead, the welding rod is coated with flux, which creates a protective gas shield during the welding process. This makes stick welders easy to use in harsher environments.

When selecting a welder, it’s important to consider key factors like power output and duty cycle. Power output determines how much welding strength you'll have, while the duty cycle indicates how long the welder can run before requiring a cooldown. Portability is another factor. If you need to move the welder frequently, a lightweight, compact model may be a better choice. Remember, whatever the project, Summit Racing has the right welder plus the consumables and protective gear you need to produce professional welds every time.