This article introduces MIG-MAG welding as a welding process and clearly explains its operation and areas of application.
- Gas shielded arc welding.
- Universal, fast, good for thin materials.
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Number 1 in the workshop.
In the MIG-MAG process (MIG = Metal Inert Gas / MAG = Metal Active Gas), the electric arc burns between the automatically fed welding wire and the workpiece. The arc control from RED by Lorch regulates this at high speed so that the arc hums and does not spatter. The separately supplied gas protects the whole from exposure to outside air. Shielding gas and welding wire must be adjusted depending on the base material. The arc also behaves differently depending on the combination. That is why the synergy function from RED by Lorch is also worthwhile. This makes it easy for the user.
What can be welded?
Steel is usually welded with wires SG1-3 and with mixed gas (argon/CO2) or pure CO2 gas.
Stainless steel or highly alloyed steels also require the appropriate wire depending on the material and are mostly welded with various mixed gases (argon/CO2 or argon/O2). Aluminium and aluminium alloys require the appropriate wire depending on the material and are normally welded with 100% argon. In some cases, argon/helium mixed gases are also used.
The high weld seam strength, the excellent thin sheet properties and the simple and safe
handling of steel, aluminium and stainless steel make the process universal. Due to these enormous advantages, MIG-MAG welding is the most widely used welding process.
With RED MIG-MAG welding means: high welding speed, minimal rework and low distortion. - and all this with the simplest operation.
RED MIG-MAG welding devices:
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