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    This document provides an overview of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as metal inert gas (MIG) welding. GMAW uses a continuously fed consumable electrode and shielding gas to produce high-quality welds at high productivity. It allows for welding in all positions and does not require slag removal. The document describes the three types of metal transfer in GMAW and the key components of manual GMAW equipment, including the welding torch, wire feed motor, power source, and types of shielding gases used.

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    This document provides an overview of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as metal inert gas (MIG) welding. GMAW uses a continuously fed consumable electrode and shielding gas to produce high-quality welds at high productivity. It allows for welding in all positions and does not require slag removal. The document describes the three types of metal transfer in GMAW and the key components of manual GMAW equipment, including the welding torch, wire feed motor, power source, and types of shielding gases used.

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    This document provides an overview of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as metal inert gas (MIG) welding. GMAW uses a continuously fed consumable electrode and shielding gas to produce high-quality welds at high productivity. It allows for welding in all positions and does not require slag removal. The document describes the three types of metal transfer in GMAW and the key components of manual GMAW equipment, including the welding torch, wire feed motor, power source, and types of shielding gases used.

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    GMAW Fundamentals

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    This document provides an overview of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as metal inert gas (MIG) welding. GMAW uses a continuously fed consumable electrode and shielding gas to produce high-quality welds at high productivity. It allows for welding in all positions and does not require slag removal. The document describes the three types of metal transfer in GMAW and the key components of manual GMAW equipment, including the welding torch, wire feed motor, power source, and types of shielding gases used.

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    GMAW Fundamentals

    Gas Metal Arc Welding


    Metal Inert Gas

    By: Wanda Sue Benton


    ESAB University & Florence-Darlington Technical College
    Introduction
     GMAW is defined as arc welding using a
    continuously fed consumable electrode and
    a shielding gas.
     GMAW is also known as MIG (Metal Inert
    Gas).
     Produces high-quality welds
     Yields high productivity
    Advantages
     Large gaps filled or bridged easily
     Welding can be done in all positions
     No slag removal required
     High welding speeds
     High weld quality
     Less distortion of work piece
    Types of Metal Transfer
    The basic GMAW process includes three
    distinctive process techniques:

    1. Short Circuit (Short Arc)


    2. Globular Transfer
    3. Spray Arc Transfer
    Short Circuit (Short Arc)
     Operates at low voltages and welding
    current
     Small fast-freezing weld puddle obtained
     Useful in joining thin materials in any
    position, as well as thick materials in
    vertical and overhead positions
     Metal transfer occurs when an electrical
    short circuit is established
    Globular Transfer
     Welding current and wire speed are
    increased above maximum for short arc
     Droplets of metal have a greater diameter
    than the wire being used
     Spatter present
     Welding is most effectively done in the flat
    position when using globular transfer
    Spray Arc Transfer
     Occurs when the current and voltage
    settings are increased higher than that used
    for Globular Transfer
     Used on thick sections of base material, best
    suited for flat position due to large weld
    puddle
     Spatter is minimal to none
    Manual GMAW Equipment
     Threemajor elements are :
    1.) Welding torch and accessories
    2.) Welding control & Wire feed motor
    3.) Power Source

     GMAW equipment can be used either


    manually or automatically
    WIRE CONTROL
    &
    WIRE FEED MOTOR

    POWER SOURCE
    Welding Torch & Accessories
     The welding torch guides the wire and
    shielding gas to the weld zone.
     Brings welding power to the wire also
     Major components/parts of the torch are the
    contact tip, shielding gas nozzle, gas
    diffuser, and the wire conduit
    GAS DIFFUSER

    NOZZLE

    TRIGGER
    CONTACT TIP

    INSTALLED

    COMPONENTS
    Welding Control & Wire
    Feed Motor
     Welding control & Wire feed motor are
    combined into one unit
     Main function is to pull the wire from the
    spool and feed it to the arc
     Controls wire feed speed and regulates the
    starting and stopping of wire feed
     Wire feed speed controls Amperage
    WIRE FEEDER
    Power Source
     Almost all GMAW is done with reverse
    polarity also known as DCEP
     Positive (+) lead is connected to the torch
     Negative (-) lead is connected to the work piece
     Provides a relatively consistent voltage to the
    arc
     Arc Voltage is the voltage between the end of
    the wire and the work piece
    POSITIVE NEGATIVE
    TERMINAL TERMINAL
    Shielding Gases

     Purpose of shielding gas is the protect the


    weld area from the contaminants in the
    atmosphere
     Gas can be Inert, Reactive, or Mixtures of
    both
     Gas flow rate is between 25-35 CFH
     Argon, Helium, and Carbon Dioxide are the
    main three gases used in GMAW
    FLOW METER CFH PRESSURE
    ADJUSTMENT
    KNOB

    CYLCINDER
    PRESSURE
    GAUGE

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