For MIG welding steel, I use 75/25. For MIG welding aluminum, I use Argon. You can MIG weld steel with pure Argon, but the gas costs more, you won't get the penetration of the 75/25. For the TIG, I use pure Argon for everything. Buy your own bottles, it is worth the investment. Weldingtricksandtips, is a youtube site that has excellent information on MIG and TIG welding http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/Mig-welding-tips.html Bob