Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) is frequently referred to as MIG welding. MIG, an acronym for Metal Inert Gas welding is a commonly used high deposition rate welding process. Wire is continuously fed from a spool, which is used to start the arc. It is shielded by inert gas and the feeding wire also acts as the filler rod. MIG is fairly easy to learn and use, as it is a semi-automatic welding process. The primary advantage of MIG welding is that it allows metal to be welded much more quickly than traditional “stick welding” techniques.
MIG welding has myriad benefits associated with it:
- MIG welding services provides the capability to weld non-ferrous metals like aluminium.
- It produces long and continuous welds much faster than traditional welding methods.
- The shielding gas protects the welding arc, which means that MIG welding services will produce a clean weld with very little splatter.
- MIG welding can be used with a wide variety of metals and alloys.
- MIG welding services assures higher deposition rates than Shielded metal arc welding.
- Very easy to operate, hence less operator skills required.
Some of the common challenges faced by MIG welding services are:
- Heavily oxidized weld deposit
- Burn back
- Porosity
- Unstable arc
- Irregular wire feed
- Difficult arc starting etc.
If your company is experiencing these or other welding problems you can engage experienced engineers at Micah & Co. to improve your weld processing. Our welding services include MIG & TIG welding as well as Spot & Stud welding. We specialise in structural steel welding, pipe line steel welding, architectural steel welding, metal fabrication and on site welding contracts. At Micah & Co., we are committed to provide customized solutions for all your welding needs and guarantee highest standards of quality within your budget.