MIG welding is generally easier to automate, easier to keep consistent in production, and well-suited for longer or repetitive welds where throughput matters.

Although TIG can be automated, it is typically chosen for specialized applications that require maximum precision and control. When the application allows, automated MIG often provides the best balance of quality, speed, and productivity.

That’s why many fabricators move repeatable TIG work to automated MIG: to help increase output, improve consistency, and free skilled welders to focus on the work that needs their hands and experience most.

Aluminum cobot welding is usually a strong fit for moderate to thicker materials that support a stable automated MIG process. Consistent arc performance and predictable weld quality parts are easier to maintain when material thickness is sufficient to handle heat input. 

Very thin aluminum may require closer evaluation. The best way to determine fit is to review the part geometry, joint type, material thickness, production volume, and quality requirements with an applications expert.

Yes! With a consumables changeover, Vectis systems can switch between aluminum and steel welds in about 20 minutes, helping fabricators move between jobs quickly without needing separate equipment.

Yes, we strongly believe a push-pull setup is required for robotic aluminum welding applications. Aluminum wire is notoriously difficult to feed, and when a robot is constantly changing direction and orientation, wire-feed consistency becomes an even greater challenge. While there are rare exceptions that may call for a spool gun or pull-only feeder, the realities of a constantly changing wire path, varying bend angles, and extensive real-world testing have led Vectis to recommend a traditional push-pull setup. For these reasons, Vectis chooses not to offer a push-only setup specifically for aluminum. This approach delivers the reliable, robust performance our customers expect for aluminum welding applications.