120v MIG weld on a 3/8" thick (bevel 60deg)

[kcender]

Hey don't forget MAG - metal active gas

Discussions on welding terminology can go on for ever,which is why I don't usually contribute to this forum.I only added my comment for those that might find it interesting.I dealt with GMAW and FCAW because the title used the term MIG and then the welding changed to using a flux core wire.

 

[muddstopper]

MAG would be using agron/co2 or argon/o2 or plain co2 and some mixes contain hydrogen. Mig is using inert gases such as 100% argon or helium or a mixture of the two. Probably other inert gases as well, but I am not familar with them.

 

[muddstopper]

Discussions on welding terminology can go on for ever,which is why I don't usually contribute to this forum.I only added my comment for those that might find it interesting.I dealt with GMAW and FCAW because the title used the term MIG and then the welding changed to using a flux core wire.

Please stick around, nothing wrong with giving good advise.

 

[MikePA]

This thread has been pruned of the name calling posts and references to closed threads. Talk about welding, please.

 

[aczlan]

This thread has been pruned of the name calling posts and references to closed threads. Talk about welding, please.

Hear hear!

Aaron Z

 

[Sodo]

MIG is easier to pronounce, to spell, and everybody knows its a wire feed. And it rhymes with TIG. And the other kind of welding is Stick.

I think I'll stick with MIG/TIG/Stick. Until it causes a problem. Call me stubborn.

 

[Fifelaker]

If you really want your mind blown. Mig stands for metal inert gas right? but c25 is 25% co2 which is not inert as it does react with the puddle. The true definition is GMAW which is gas metal arc welding. Tig IS GTAW which is gas tungsten arc welding. And stick is SMAW shielded metal arc welding. Then there is SAW witch is submerged arc welding this is not underwater but regular wire laid down with a dry flux poured on it as it welds. This is a form of robotic welding.

 

[Fifelaker]

Now the bad news. I got a call this afternoon and the guy came and bought my Lincoln. I still have a bit of welding to do on this plate. Do not despair a friend has a Miller 130 I will finish it up with. I am not sure what his schedule is. But it will get done. I did not like the 2 stringer beads I laid down so I will grind those out and continue the weave as I think it is a bit hotter.

 

[Sodo]

OK then MIG with C25 is Mostly Inert Gas

Well lets hope the Miller (135?) will run longer before shutting down. If you'r friend is a sporting fella he will enjoy his machine going where no MIG has gone before.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Discussions on welding terminology can go on for ever,which is why I don't usually contribute to this forum.I only added my comment for those that might find it interesting.I dealt with GMAW and FCAW because the title used the term MIG and then the welding changed to using a flux core wire.

I don't know a whole lot about welding and find the terminology breakdowns good reading :thumbsup: