Metal Inerth Gas Welding M.I.G (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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What type of process is MIG welding?
What type of process is MIG welding?
Semi-automatic
What does MIG stand for?
What does MIG stand for?
Metal Inert Gas
What form is the electrode in MIG welding?
What form is the electrode in MIG welding?
Continuous wire fed from reel
Main advantage of MIG over MMA
Main advantage of MIG over MMA
Continuous wire feed system
Type of power supply in MIG
Type of power supply in MIG
Direct current (DC)
Does MIG electrode have flux coating?
Does MIG electrode have flux coating?
No
What protects the MIG weld from atmosphere?
What protects the MIG weld from atmosphere?
Gas shielding system
Common shielding gases in MIG
Common shielding gases in MIG
or Argon
Why are and Argon used in MIG?
Why are and Argon used in MIG?
Non-reactive gases
What controls wire feed in MIG?
What controls wire feed in MIG?
Motor and trigger on gun
Material MIG is particularly effective for
Material MIG is particularly effective for
Mild steel
Ideal applications for MIG welding
Ideal applications for MIG welding
Light work like car panels/thin materials
Role of contact tube in MIG
Role of contact tube in MIG
Conducts electrical current to wire