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Trends in Semi-automatic Mig Guns to Consider
There are many considerations that factor into a company’s ability to achieve the best quality and highest productivity in the welding operation. Everything from selecting the right power source and welding process to the organization of the weld cell and workflow play a...Read more -
Tips for Maximizing Welding Operator Comfort and Productivity
Here are numerous issues that play a role in welding operator comfort, including the heat generated by the welding process, the repetitive motions and, at times, cumbersome equipment. These challenges can take a toll, resulting in aches, fatigue and physical and mental s...Read more -
Tips for Choosing the Right Contact Tip
Selecting equipment to provide the highest quality and productivity in a welding operation goes beyond just the power source or welding gun — consumables play an important role, as well. Contact tips, in particular, can make a significant difference between running an ef...Read more -
5 misconceptions about robotic welding guns and consumables
There are many common misconceptions about robotic GMAW guns and consumables that, if corrected, can help increase productivity and decrease downtime for the entire welding operation. Robotic gas metal arc weldi...Read more -
Selecting the Right Contact Tip Size
While only one part of a much larger system, the contact tip in both robotic and semiautomatic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) guns plays a critical role in providing sound weld quality. It can also factor measurably into the productivity and profitability of your welding o...Read more -
Mig Welding Faqs Answered
MIG welding, like any other process, takes practice to refine your skills. For those newer to it, building some basic knowledge can take your MIG welding operation to the next level. Or if you’ve been welding for a while, it never hurts to have a refresher. Consider thes...Read more -
Proper Storage of Mig Guns and Consumables
As with any piece of equipment in the shop or on the jobsite, proper storage and care of MIG guns and welding consumables are important. These may seem like rather insignificant components at first, but they can have a big impact on productivity, costs, weld quality and ...Read more -
Preventive Maintenance Helps Optimize Mig Gun Performance
Planned downtime for preventive maintenance in the welding operation is not time wasted. Rather, it is a crucial part of keeping production flowing smoothly and avoiding unplanned downtime. Proper maintenance can extend the life of consumables and equipment, and help pre...Read more -
Mig Welding Basics – Techniques and Tips for Success
It’s important for new welding operators to establish proper MIG techniques in order to achieve good weld quality and maximize productivity. Safety best practices are key, too. It’s just as important, however, for experienced welding operators to remember the fundamental...Read more -
Through-arm Robotic Mig Guns – Top 10 Things to Consider
In recent years, the industry has seen advancements in robotic welding technologies that help companies improve productivity and quality and gain a competitive edge. The transition from conventional robots to through-arm robots is among those advancements. ...Read more -
How to Prevent Common Causes of Poor Welding Wire Feeding
Poor wire feeding is a common problem encountered in many welding operations. Unfortunately, it can be a significant source of downtime and lost productivity — not to mention cost. Poor or erratic wire feeding can lead to premature failure of consumables, burnbacks, bird...Read more -
Criteria for Selecting a Mig Gun
MIG welding is considered among the easiest welding processes to learn and is useful for a variety of applications and industries. Since the welding wire constantly feeds through the MIG gun during the process, it doesn’t require frequent stopping, as with stick welding....Read more
