An introduction to mig welding process


August 27th, 2010

Mig welding is also called as gas metal arc or wire feed welding and it comes under the category of consumable electrode methods. It is a semi automatic welding process that uses a direct current power source with constant voltage. It takes less time than other welding process and it is less expensive technique that uses shielding gases to create smoothly finished welds. A MIG welder can work with nearly all kinds of metals and Mild steels and aluminum are the popular metals used in this welding process. Its versatility speed and ease of adapting to robotic automation made mig welding as a most common industrial welding process. Mig welding technology has four metal transfer modes such as globular, short-circuiting, spray and pulsed-spray that differ from each other in their properties. Proper precautionary measures should be taken while doing the mig welding process because it deals with welding fumes and welding gears. A mig welder should wear welding safety gears such as welding helmet, welding gloves and welding goggles for the protection.

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