Illustration of welding method of sheet metal energy storage cabinet

Which welding method is best for a sheet metal cabinet?

Seam welding. This welding method is suitable for joining two or more pieces of sheet metal along a continuous edge. Tack welding. This welding method is ideal for discretely joining two or more sheet metal pieces along a continuous segment. Designing a custom sheet metal cabinet is a delicate process.

Is welding sheet metal a misunderstood process?

At Approved Sheet Metal, we find that welding sheet metal is one of the most misunderstood processes in precision sheet metal fabrication. In an effort to demystify welding and help our customers choose the optimal welding method for a part, we do our best to clearly outline the benefits and limitations of different custom welding techniques.

How do I design a custom sheet metal cabinet?

Steps to designing a custom sheet metal cabinet: select the metal type/thickness, identify the bending method/radius, and choose the welding method.

How do you Weld sheet metal?

Another relatively simple technique for welding of sheet metal is with the help of burning some form of gas – oxygen, fuel or oxyacetylene – to melt parts of sheet metal and join them together while they are melted. This is a fairly common process in the industry, and also one of the older ones on the list.

What are the different types of welding methods?

There are a variety of welding methods available, including: Spot welding. This welding method is efficient and affordable for permanently joining two pieces of sheet metal in one or more locations. Seam welding. This welding method is suitable for joining two or more pieces of sheet metal along a continuous edge. Tack welding.

What is the difference between MIG welding & CMT welding?

Seam welding – This is useful for continuously joining two or more pieces of sheet metal so that they appear seamless. We use Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding, which is, at first glance, similar to wire-feed MIG welding. However, in MIG welding, the filler metal transfers via sputtering at very high temperature.