MIG welding

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf welding process
gptkbp:abbreviation Metal Inert Gas welding
gptkbp:advantage high deposition rate
equipment cost
easy automation
minimal slag
requires clean surface
sensitive to wind
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Gas Metal Arc Welding
gptkbp:canBe manual
automatic
semi-automatic
gptkbp:cause porosity
lack of fusion
spatter
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:steel
aluminum
gptkbp:heatSource electric arc
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MIG welding
gptkbp:inventedBy 1940s
Russell Meredith
gptkbp:melts base metal
filler metal
gptkbp:processor arc welding
gptkbp:produces weld bead
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:ISO_standards
American Welding Society
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:TIG_welding
stick welding
gptkbp:requires electric power supply
personal protective equipment
welding torch
ground clamp
wire feeder
continuous wire feed
gas regulator
gptkbp:shieldingGas gptkb:argon
gptkb:helium
carbon dioxide
gptkbp:usedFor joining metals
gptkbp:usedIn automotive industry
manufacturing
construction
fabrication
gptkbp:uses consumable wire electrode
inert shielding gas
gptkbp:weldingPolarity DC positive
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AISI_430
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6