Welding and Cutting Solutions – Part 2

MIG Welding and What are they used for

Fusion welding is a process that uses heat to join or fuse two or more materials by heating them to melting point. The fusion welding processes are grouped according to the source of heat . Eg Electric arc, gas. Arc welding process is the most common process. Sometimes referred to by its subtypes Metal Inert Gas and Metal Active Gas is a welding process in which an electric arc forms between a consumable MIG wire electrode and the workpiece metal, which heats the workpiece metal, causing them to fuse.

Why MIG Welding

MIG welding is the awesome process of using electricity to melt and join pieces of metal together. MIG welding is sometimes referred to as the “hot glue gun” of the welding world and is generally regarded as one of the easiest type of welding to learn

Importance of Welding

The MIG process enables the home-hobbyist, artist, farmer/rancher, motorsports enthusiast or DIY welder to make most types of fabrication and maintenance/repair welds on material from 24-gauge up to 1/2-inch thick. In addition to flexibility, many people turn to MIG welding because they’ve heard that it’s an easy process to learn. Some claim it’s no harder to use than a glue gun.

While it’s not quite that simple, it is true that most people can become competent MIG welders by following some basic advice.