MIG and MAG methods

What does welding involve?

Welding is a process whose purpose is to join materials permanently. Physical strength, experience and precision are very important in a welder. Welding is only seemingly uncomplicated. The right method must be chosen. It is also important to choose the right filler material for the materials used, as well as the perfect timing. 

We can distinguish the following types of welding: 

  • term welding, 
  • gas welding, 
  • hybrid welding, 
  • electric welding, 
  • laser welding. 

The most popular is electric welding, which is also called arc welding, electrode welding or MMA welding. The strength of the welds and economy are the main features of this type of welding. It is used in locksmithing and also in artistic blacksmithing.  

We use an electric welding machine for welding. An electric arc is produced in the gap between the electrode and the metal object. The resulting temperature is as high as 3000 degrees Celsius. The electrode consists of a coating and a core.  

Advantages of MMA welding 

The advantage of electric welding is that it offers many possibilities. On the one hand, amateur welding can be done using small equipment. However, in the production-industrial system, specialised welders are used.  

 Welding methods: 

  • in gas shielding, 
  • covered arch, 
  • covered electrodes, 
  • arc non-fusible electrode. 
Worker during MIG welding

The most popular variants are MIG and MAG, or gas-shielded welding. In the case of MIG, copper and aluminium are welded. MIG welding is for aluminium or copper, for example. Migomat is used in most areas of the welding industry including engineering and heavy industry, as well as in the repair industry. Migomat is also used in home and hobby work.  

Meanwhile, we use MAG welding for steel materials. We use semi-automatic machines for the work. MAG (Metal Active Gas) uses a chemically active gas. Through the MAG welding method, we join high-alloyed, low-alloyed and unalloyed structural steel.