Metal inert gas welding is one of the most common methods of welding. It is also less commonly known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW). However, popular as it might be, as with any method of welding, MIG welding is susceptible to porosity. There are many things that can cause porosity, with the most common … Continue Reading
MIG welding and brazing are both useful techniques to know in order to make strong, reliable repairs or to just join pieces of metal for do-it-yourself projects. While these techniques have a few similarities, they also have quite a few differences. So, what are the differences between MIG welding and brazing? Here are the differences … Continue Reading
MIG welding and MAG welding are two of the most popular forms of welding in the industry, but they’re designed to address different materials. Even though they sound similar, these two welding techniques are not interchangeable. MIG welding and MAG welding differ in the gases used to shield them. MIG welding uses inert gases and … Continue Reading
MIG, or metal inert gas welding, is a welding process where a solid wire electrode is supplied to the welding gun and pool to join materials. While it is different from other types of welding, MIG welders should still follow the proper safety precautions to reduce the risk of harm. MIG welders should take extreme … Continue Reading
Welding is the process of joining together materials through the use of heat. Welding is a fabrication process that is used prominently in manufacturing and construction industries, as well as for automotive, aerospace, and railroad building. There are four types of welding, but the two main types are arc and MIG welding. Type Shielding gas … Continue Reading
After exploring how to MIG weld, part of the challenge is that there were two different methods for accomplishing the same task. You can implement either push or pull procedures in MIG welding, and deciphering which one is correct piques curiosity. After attempting both, it is clear that it takes a while to figure out … Continue Reading
If you’re new to welding, you may have heard of the different types and wondered why MIG welding is used so often. You may have discovered that it’s one of the most popular welding techniques. But why? What makes MIG welding so popular? What is MIG welding in the first place? And what sets it … Continue Reading
Argon is one of the most commonly used shielding gases in MIG welding. Argon is most commonly used in combination with oxygen and carbon dioxide, although pure argon is used for non-ferrous metals. Setting your MIG welder up for argon requires you to be fitted with the appropriate contact tip, ventilation equipment, and gauges. Be … Continue Reading
MIG welding has a place in various types of projects, from home improvement to automotive projects. On top of that, MIG welding is capable of dealing with stainless steel, a reliable and solid choice for many jobs. While it might seem as if going with a professional is the best choice, it is actually not … Continue Reading
MIG welding stands for Metal Inert Gas and is a more common name for GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding). MIG welding is probably what you picture when you think of welding as it is the most common type of welding process due to being easy to learn and versatile. As the name suggests MIG welding … Continue Reading