MIG Welders
Metal inert gas (MIG) welding is a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process that heats a continuous solid wire electrode and feeds it from a welding gun into a weld pool between two base materials that melt together into a joint. The welding gun also feeds an inert shielding gas alongside the wire electrode to help protect the process from airborne contamination.
Creating a Smooth Wire Feeding Path for MIG Welding
Following best practices and utilizing reliable, high-quality wire feeders and consumables will reduce issues and costs regarding wire feeding challenges.
Following best practices and utilizing reliable, high-quality wire feeders and consumables will reduce issues and costs regarding wire feeding challenges.
Wasted time and lost productivity are enemies in any welding operation, especially in harsh conditions, on large jobsites or in applications where it’s difficult for operators to get to where the work must be done. The right welder/generator system, equipped with advanced technologies, can help complete work faster while also improving quality and safety.
To stay competitive, more shops face the challenges of welding many different types of materials. To reduce setup times and help their operators produce high-quality welds, they must move beyond basic options and invest in advanced capabilities that can have a big impact on the bottom line.
Are you wasting lots of time and money on welds that are larger than they need to be, particularly on thicker materials? Or dealing with inconsistent quality or increased crack sensitivity due to welds with improper dimensions? There are many different ways to design welds that strike the best balance between weld quality and productivity.
When competing for time-critical jobs, saving even a few minutes with each changeover can make a significant difference and reduce operator exposure to trip and fall hazards. Investing in technology that allows welders to easily change processes with the push of a button at the weld joint can save substantial time, increase weld quality and improve operator safety.
Tweco®, an ESAB brand, has introduced three models of Centrovac fume extraction MIG guns that remove welding fumes at the gun nozzle to help meet OSHA and ACGIH standards.
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products (Annapolis Junction, MD) has introduced its EM 210 MIG/flux cored welder and EMP 210 MIG/stick/TIG welder. ESAB said these inverter-based power sources can be used for most auto/truck repair and restoration, light fabrication and construction, and HVAC work.
Lincoln Electric’s Prism Compact fume-extraction system for welding and cutting applications incorporates the Prism line’s vertical filter technology. Available in indoor and outdoor configurations, the short unit fits efficiently into smaller spaces.
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