MIG/MAG Insights

What is MIG/MAG?

MIG/MAG welding, also known as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), is a welding process in which an electric arc forms between a consumable MIG wire electrode and the workpiece metal(s), which heats the workpiece metal(s), causing them to melt and join. Along with the wire electrode, a shielding gas feeds through the welding gun, which shields the process from contaminants in the air. The MIG process uses inert gases like argon or helium for welding non-ferrous metals, while the MAG process uses active gases like carbon dioxide or mixtures for welding steel. It is commonly used in manufacturing, construction, and automotive repair due to its speed, versatility, and relative ease of automation.

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What other technologies are related to MIG/MAG?

MIG/MAG Competitor Technologies

TIG

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. It is an alternative welding method to MIG/MAG, especially when high precision and clean welds are needed.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 4% (1.2k) of relevant job posts

TIG lassen

"TIG lassen" is the German term for TIG welding. It is an alternative welding method to MIG/MAG, especially when high precision and clean welds are needed.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 22% (92) of relevant job posts

eletrodo revestido

"Eletrodo revestido" is the Portuguese term for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). It's a widely used arc welding process and serves as a competitor to MIG/MAG welding, particularly in outdoor or less controlled environments.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 18% (104) of relevant job posts

WIG

WIG is the German abbreviation for TIG (Wolfram Inert Gas). It is an alternative welding method to MIG/MAG, especially when high precision and clean welds are needed.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 8% (86) of relevant job posts

MMA

MMA (Manual Metal Arc) is another name for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). It is a competitor to MIG/MAG welding, especially when welding outdoors or in windy environments.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 6% (84) of relevant job posts

Plasma

Plasma welding can be a competitor in certain applications, offering high precision and narrow heat-affected zones, similar to TIG but potentially faster. It uses a plasma arc to melt the base metal.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 2% (55) of relevant job posts

SMAW

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) is a widely used arc welding process and serves as a competitor to MIG/MAG welding, particularly in outdoor or less controlled environments.

mentioned alongside MIG/MAG in 1% (61) of relevant job posts