Update 2025| Questions and Answers
A welding process that uses a continuous solid wire electrode and a shielding gas to join metals.
MIG Welding
The gas commonly used in MIG welding to protect the weld pool from contamination by
atmospheric gases like oxygen and nitrogen.
Argon
The type of electrode used in MIG welding that is consumable and continuously fed into the
weld joint.
Filler Wire
The process of feeding the filler wire into the welding joint at a constant speed to maintain a
consistent weld.
Wire Feed Speed
The process of shielding the weld area with gas to prevent contamination and ensure the weld's
quality.
Shielding Gas
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, A common defect in MIG welding caused by insufficient heat, which leads to poor fusion
between the base metal and filler material.
Cold Lap
The type of MIG welding used for welding non-ferrous metals like aluminum and magnesium.
Pulsed MIG
The current used in MIG welding, which is a combination of both direct current and alternating
current.
Direct Current
A type of MIG welding used primarily in automotive applications, which involves a higher
voltage and is used for thinner materials.
Short Circuit Transfer
The process of adjusting the welding machine to the appropriate voltage and wire feed speed for
optimal weld quality.
Welding Parameters
The type of MIG welding used to weld thick materials by using a spray transfer mode for higher
heat input and faster deposition rates.
Spray Transfer MIG
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