What is GMAW?

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), also known as MIG welding, is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining the two base materials together. A shielding gas is also fed through the welding gun to protect the weld pool from atmospheric contamination. It is commonly used in manufacturing, construction, and automotive repair due to its speed, versatility, and relative ease of use.

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GMAW Competitor Technologies

GTAW

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. It is an alternative welding process.

SMAW

Shielded Metal Arc Welding is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld. It's another alternative.

FCAW

Flux Cored Arc Welding is an arc welding process using a continuous tubular electrode filled with flux. Competes with GMAW, especially in heavier applications.

SAW

Submerged Arc Welding is an arc welding process where the arc and molten metal are shielded by a blanket of granular flux. Can be a competitor for high deposition rate applications.

MCAW

Metal Cored Arc Welding is an arc welding process similar to GMAW but uses a tubular electrode filled with metallic powders. Offers alternative weld properties.

RSW

Resistance Spot Welding is a resistance welding process that uses heat and pressure to join materials between electrodes. It is an alternative joining process, particularly for sheet metal.

OAW

Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW) is a fusion welding process that uses heat generated by an oxy-acetylene flame to melt and join metals. While less common now, it's still a competitor in some niche applications.

PAW

Plasma Arc Welding is an arc welding process that uses a constricted arc to produce high heat and focused energy. Can be a competitor for precise welding applications.

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Carbon Arc Gouging

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Carbon arc gouging is a process that removes metal using a carbon electrode and compressed air, often used for weld preparation or defect removal before or after welding.

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Which job functions commonly mention GMAW?

Construction

0.6% of all Construction jobs mention GMAW

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Mechanical Engineer

0.2% of all Mechanical Engineer jobs mention GMAW

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Frontline & Manual Labor

0.1% of all Frontline & Manual Labor jobs mention GMAW

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Education

342 Education jobs mention GMAW

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Facilities

351 Facilities jobs mention GMAW

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Which organizations are mentioning GMAW?

Magna International

Manufacturing

HII

Manufacturing

Caterpillar

Construction

American Welding Society

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Rivian

Manufacturing

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