What is MIG welding?

Metal inert gas (MIG) welding, also known as gas shielded metal arc welding (GMAW), is a process in which the wire is continuously fed into the torch at a steady rate. As the wire leaves the torch, it comes into contact with the tip of the soldering iron. The encounter between the two causes the wire feed to melt and form the desired weld. The continuously fed wire acts as filler material and helps to join the two metal objects.

 

MIG welding is often referred to as the "hot glue gun" of the welding process because of its ease of use and the speed with which two materials can be fused together. This is because the wire feed in MIG welding acts as the electrode and filler, which means thicker parts can be easily fused together without having to heat them all the time.

 

What is the difference between TIG and MIG welding?

While TIG and MIG welding are both processes that use an electric arc to create a weld, the technology used to achieve that arc is very different.TIG welding uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to generate extremely high heat, which then melts the metal and creates the weld. MIG welding, on the other hand, uses a continuous wire feed to create a spark and form a weld.  

 

TIG welding and MIG welding can be used for a wide variety of metals, however, TIG has limited effectiveness for thicker tasks compared to MIG welding, which can fuse larger pieces of metal together. Another difference between the two is that TIG uses a separate filler metal to create the weld seam, whereas MIG does not.

 

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