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    MIG Welding Tips PDF

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    The document provides tips for MIG welding including: - Using the proper wire size, type, and stickout for the material and thickness being welded - Selecting the correct shielding gas like CO2 or argon mixtures for different materials - Maintaining the wire feed equipment and gun properly to ensure good wire feeding - Techniques like drag versus push and keeping the weld pool small for better control - Guidelines for fillet weld size and diagnosing weld quality issues from example photos

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    The document provides tips for MIG welding including: - Using the proper wire size, type, and stickout for the material and thickness being welded - Selecting the correct shielding gas like CO2 or argon mixtures for different materials - Maintaining the wire feed equipment and gun properly to ensure good wire feeding - Techniques like drag versus push and keeping the weld pool small for better control - Guidelines for fillet weld size and diagnosing weld quality issues from example photos

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    The document provides tips for MIG welding including: - Using the proper wire size, type, and stickout for the material and thickness being welded - Selecting the correct shielding gas like CO2 or argon mixtures for different materials - Maintaining the wire feed equipment and gun properly to ensure good wire feeding - Techniques like drag versus push and keeping the weld pool small for better control - Guidelines for fillet weld size and diagnosing weld quality issues from example photos

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    MIG Welding Tips PDF

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    The document provides tips for MIG welding including: - Using the proper wire size, type, and stickout for the material and thickness being welded - Selecting the correct shielding gas like CO2 or argon mixtures for different materials - Maintaining the wire feed equipment and gun properly to ensure good wire feeding - Techniques like drag versus push and keeping the weld pool small for better control - Guidelines for fillet weld size and diagnosing weld quality issues from example photos

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    The document provides tips on MIG welding including electrode extension, wire and gas selection based on material thickness, positioning and techniques, equipment maintenance, and diagnosing weld quality issues.

    The document recommends using the correct wire type for the base metal, such as stainless steel wires for stainless steel and steel wires for steel. It also provides tips on gas selection based on material, with CO2 recommended for steel and only argon for aluminum.

    The document states that keeping the smallest possible weld pool size and wire diameter when welding out of position can improve bead control. It also recommends directing the wire at the leading edge of the weld pool. Electrode position and technique like push and pull can also affect penetration and bead width.

    MIG Welding Tips

    Diagram 1

    1. Keep a 1/4 to 3/8 in stickout (electrode extending from the tip of the
    contact tube.) (Refer to Diagram 1. Electrode Extensions)

    2. For thin metals, use a smaller diameter wire. For thicker metal use
    a larger wire and a larger machine. See machine recommendations
    for welding capacity. (Refer to Diagram 4. Welding Wire Thickness
    Chart)

    3. Use the correct wire type for the base metal being welded. Use
    stainless steel wires for stainless steel, aluminum wires for
    aluminum, and steel wires for steel.

    Diagram 2
    4. Use the proper shielding gas. CO2 is good for penetrating welds on
    steel, but may be too hot for thin metal. Use 75% Argon/25% CO2 for Argon + CO2 CO2

    thinner steels. Use only Argon for aluminum. You can use a triple-mix
    for stainless steels (Helium + Argon + CO2). (Refer to Diagram 2.
    Penetration Patterns for Steel)

    Penetration Patterns for Steel



    5. For steel, there are two common wire types. Use
    an AWS classification ER70S-3 for all purpose,
    economical welding. Use ER70S-6 wire when
    more deoxidizers are needed for welding on dirty

    or rusty steel. (Refer to Diagram 6. Welding

    Wire)

    6. For best control of your weld bead, keep the wire


    directed at the leading edge of the weld pool.


    7. When welding out of position (vertical, horizontal,
    or overhead welding), keep the weld pool small for

    best weld bead control, and use the smallest wire

    diameter size you can.


    8. Be sure to match your contact tube, gun liner, and
    drive rolls to the wire size you are using.



    9. Clean the gun liner and drive rolls occasionally,
    and keep the gun nozzle clean of spatter. Replace
    the contact tip if blocked or feeding poorly.




    10. Keep the gun straight as possible when welding,
    to avoid poor wire feeding.

    11. Use both hands to steady the gun when you


    weld. Do this whenever possible. (This also
    applies to Stick and TIG welding, and plasma
    cutting.)

    12. Keep wire feeder hub tension and drive roll pressure just tight
    Diagram 10: Recommended Fillet Weld Thickness
    enough to feed wire, but dont overtighten.

    13. Keep wire in a clean, dry place when not welding, to avoid picking
    up contaminants that lead to poor welds.


    14. Use DCEP (reverse polarity) on the power source.


    15. A drag or pull gun technique will give you a bit more penetration

    and a narrower bead. A push gun technique will give you a bit less
    penetration, and a wider bead. (Refer to Diagram 3. Effect of
    Electrode Position and Welding Technique)


    16. When welding a fillet, the leg of the weld should be equal
    to the thickness of the parts welded. (Refer to Diagram 10.
    Recommended Fillet Weld Thickness)
    Diagram 5: Example of Good and Bad MIG Welds
    17. Compare your weld to our photos to determine proper adjustments.
    (Refer to Diagram 7. Example of Good and Bad MIG Welds Good
    Weld

    Diagram 3 Travel
    Too Fast

    Travel
    Too Slow

    Voltage
    Too Low

    Voltage
    Too High

    WFS
    Too Low


    WFS
    Too High

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