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This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the various shielding gases used in MIG welding, their properties, benefits, and drawbacks, and when to use each one for optimal results.
We will explain how MIG deals with sheet metal, medium or "hobbyist" steel, and thick plates and what you will need to weld them successfully.Ā By the end of the article, you should understand where MIG welding shines and where it comes short.
Both MIG and MAG welding fall under the common name "gas metal arc welding" or GMAW.Ā However, MIG (metal inert gas welding) and MAG (metal active gas welding) have one significant difference ā the type of used shielding gas.Ā In this article, we'll examine the difference between the MIG and MAG welding processes and explain what each is meant for.
