Metal Inert Gas or MIG welding is an efficient and widely-used welding method because of the simple procedures and numerous benefits. The process comes with a semi-automatic feature, and welders only need to place the metal wire through a spool until it reaches a welding point. The wire melts and creates fillers that connect the [...]The Advantages of MIG Welding
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Apr 072012
Metal Inert Gas or MIG welding is an efficient and widely-used welding method because of the simple procedures and numerous benefits. The process comes with a semi-automatic feature, and welders only need to place the metal wire through a spool until it reaches a welding point. The wire melts and creates fillers that connect the [...] Posted by admin at 6:17 am Tagged with: Arc welding, argon gas, duty cycle, fluxcore, industrial strength welder, molten metal, slag, tungsten inert gas
Lincoln Electric K2185-1 Mig Welder Review
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Nov 302011
The Lincoln Electric K2185-1 Mig Welder is Tops! If you are interested in doing some wire-welding, then the Lincoln Electric K2185-1 Mig Welder, which comes in at 115 Volt, 70 amps is the perfect Flux Core Wire Feed Welder for you! It plugs into your regular 20 amp outlet and is extremely compact and portable [...] Posted by admin at 9:00 am Tagged with: flux core wire, Gas metal arc welding, gauge sheet metal, Lincoln K2185, shielding gas, welding wire, wire feed welder
Hobart 500500 MIG Welder Review
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Nov 262011
When looking for a Mig welder, you may want to consider giving the Hobart 500500 Mig Welder Handler 140 a shot. There are so many reasons why this welder is simply the best one out there, and many people have had successful experiences with this welder in the past. Check out the reviews at Amazon. [...] Posted by admin at 4:03 am Tagged with: 120V, 500500, Arc welding, Gas metal arc welding, hobart, output voltage, wire welding
Clarke WE6524 Mig Welder Review
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Feb 132011
The Clarke WE6524 Mig Welder is an excellent choice for any welding job. Ideal for both the weekend enthusiast and professional welders, this product has the features to satisfy everyone. Retailing in the region of $400, this product is an excellent buy for any budget. With the ability to weld steel, cast iron, stainless steel, [...] Posted by admin at 5:51 am Tagged with: Clark WE6524 Mig Welder, metal inert gas, metal inert gas welding, mig welder
Purchasing a MIG welder has various advantages. Also known as wire welder, this contraption makes it possible for an arc to be achieved between weldment and constantly fed filler metal. The benefits of this machine include usability on both thick plates and light-gauge materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, fast speed of [...] Posted by admin at 6:14 am Tagged with: Arc welding, argon gas, duty cycle, fluxcore, Gas metal arc welding, plasma arc, shielding gas, slag
Choosing the Right MIG Welder
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Apr 062012
MIG welding, also known as metal inert gas welding or gas metal arc welding is the process of joining two pieces of metal together using a wire that is connected to a direct current source which is passed through the welding gun continuously. The direct current acts as an electrode and enables the welder to [...] Posted by admin at 3:20 am Tagged with: 120V, Arc welding, duty cycle, flux core wire, metal inert gas, slag
Feb 042012
Plasma Cutter: The Most Efficient and Cost-Effective Metal Cutter A plasma cutter is a device that cuts different types of metals with varying thicknesses using a directed flow of plasma. It uses a high-voltage electrical current and compressed gas (typically air) to generate a concentrated plasma arc at the cutter’s tip. Plasma can cut any [...] Posted by admin at 8:49 am Tagged with: Auto-Refire technology, Gas tungsten arc welding, high voltage, molten metal, plasma arc, plasma cutter, slag
Hobart 500548 Plasma Cutter
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Jan 212012
A plasma cutter is a comparatively simple tool to utilize. Its main purpose is to cut steel and other electrically transmitting metals. The plasma cutter operates by using a high-voltage electrical curve and a compacted gas; more often than not air. An electrical curve produced by an interior electrode ionizes gas transmitting through a spout. [...] Posted by admin at 1:22 pm Tagged with: 120V, conductive metal, high voltage, hobart, plasma cutter, Plasma cutting
Why The Hobart 500525 Mig Welder Rocks
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Nov 292011
My best friend has recently gone for a few welding classes to justify his recent purchase of an brand new Auto Arc, 23V, single phase wire, 180 amp Hobart 500525 Mig Welder, for his birthday. He insisted that I join him to see how he’s progressing and learn a few things. Needless to say I [...] Posted by admin at 2:32 pm Tagged with: gas welding, metal inert gas welding, mild steel, output voltage, shielding gas, thermal overload protection
Hobart 500549 MIG Welder Review
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Nov 252011
Hobart 500549 MIG Welder The Hobart 500549 Mig Welder is a great Auto Arc Wire Feed Welder for the DIY enthusiast as it works off 115 volt household current. This little baby comes in at 130 amps has a fixed flow MIG regulator and hose assembly, and comes with regulator, helmet, a cart, a 6-foot [...] Posted by admin at 4:24 pm Tagged with: gas welding, shielding gas, wire feed welder
MIG Welder Basics
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Nov 202011
A MIG welder is a piece of welding equipment that specializes in the use of MIG or Metal Inert Gas when welding together two pieces of metal. MIG welders are in great demand especially when welding is used in various types of jobs such as shipbuilding, manufacturing and the like. MIG Welding makes use of [...] Posted by admin at 11:21 am Tagged with: fluxcore, Gas tungsten arc welding, metal inert gas, mig welder, mig welders, tungsten inert gas, types of alloys
