What is MIG Welding, what it stands for and the overview?
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- 2021/06/02
Summary
MIG welding (GMAW) is a gas shielding metal arc process
What is MIG Welding?
MIG welding (GMAW) is a gas shielding metal arc process that uses the heat of continuously fed an electric arc between consumable electrode wire and the base metal. GMAW uses argon, a mixture of argon-helium, and CO2 as well. DC Constant Voltage Machine performs MIG welding. Generally, the MIG welding process is quicker than traditional processes.
Equipment for MIG Welding
MIG uses different equipment the same as other welding processes. The most common equipment are as follows:

Welding Gun

MIG pliers

Welding Machine