Metal Inerth Gas Welding M.I.G (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What does MIG stand for in MIG welding?
What does MIG stand for in MIG welding?
Metal Inert Gas
How is MIG welding classified?
How is MIG welding classified?
Semi-automatic welding process
What form does the consumable electrode take in MIG welding?
What form does the consumable electrode take in MIG welding?
Continuous wire fed from a reel
What is the main advantage of MIG welding over MMA welding?
What is the main advantage of MIG welding over MMA welding?
Continuous wire feed system
What type of power supply does MIG welding use?
What type of power supply does MIG welding use?
Direct current (DC)
Does the MIG welding electrode have a flux coating?
Does the MIG welding electrode have a flux coating?
No, it has no flux coating
Which gases are typically used for shielding in MIG welding?
Which gases are typically used for shielding in MIG welding?
or Argon
Why are and Argon used as shielding gases in MIG welding?
Why are and Argon used as shielding gases in MIG welding?
They are non-reactive gases
What is the function of the contact tube in MIG welding?
What is the function of the contact tube in MIG welding?
Conducts current to the wire electrode
What does the gas nozzle do in MIG welding equipment?
What does the gas nozzle do in MIG welding equipment?
Directs protective gas around weld area
Why is MIG welding preferred for car panel assembly?
Why is MIG welding preferred for car panel assembly?
MMA would burn holes in thin materials
What controls the wire feed in MIG welding?
What controls the wire feed in MIG welding?
Motor and trigger on the gun