What’s the best way to weld stainless steel? We put MIG, flux core, stick, TIG, and laser welding head-to-head and rank all five based on setup, weld quality, speed, heat distortion, and cost. The prettiest weld doesn’t automatically take the top spot. From dialing in shielding gas for MIG welding stainless steel to chasing pinholes with stick and comparing TIG’s control with laser welding’s speed, see what worked, what frustrated us, and which process earned an A+. We also compare globular, spray, and pulsed MIG to see how transfer mode changes the results.

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