How to be a good MIG welder?

MIG is a very popular technique as it can be easily learned. You just need to choose the right settings and use the right technique to be a pro in this welding method.   

 

• It is easy to learn and produces great looking welds.

• It offers high productivity as you don’t have to stop to change the rods and brush the weld frequently.

• It requires almost no cleanup.

• It can easily weld stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum.

• It can weld in all positions.

Make sure you have all the safety equipment in place so that you don’t harm yourself while welding. A lot of sparks and extremely hot metals are created during the process which can catch fire easily. To prevent all such mishaps, make use of all the safety equipment such as:

• Welding mask

• Heat resistant gloves

• Flameproof jacket

• Closed toed shoes

• Fire extinguisher

To ensure a successful weld, all pieces of metal should be cleaned properly. The metal pieces should be rust and paint free so that these contaminants don’t reduce the weld strength. 

Though MIG torch or gun can be easily handled with one hand but it can produce more accurate welds if you use both hands. Operate the gun with one hand and keep the other hand steady to angle the torch properly. Use of only one hand can cause the tip to jump around and create a weak weld. 

Ensure that the wire tip is ejecting from the welding torch by approximately 6 mm to 10 mm, then only touch the wire tip to the metal. 

Though it doesn’t make a big difference to the weld quality whether you push or pull the torch but the welding professional must be aware of both the techniques.

The most common method is to push the gun toward the direction of the weld and it produces a shallow penetration weld with a wide, flat and smooth surface. When you pull the gun toward the direction of the weld, it produces a deep penetration weld that is narrow and high in the center.     

Some situations require you to weld in an awkward position that only allows pushing or pulling the torch. So, a professional must practice both the techniques.   

You can check out the Longevity-inc MIGWELD lineup and determine which machine is right for you after looking some of their characteristics. For example, you can determine the required amps by using their welding calculator. If welding is your passion, then these welding equipment are the one for you and are worth the cost. MIG welding calculators also enable you to select the size of the work piece you need to weld. Longevity-inc MIG  welding equipment will truly give you the highest quality welds that you could ask for as they are easy to manage and are portable. 

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