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What is a mig welder used for?

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Mig (GMAW) has almost replaced Stick (SMAW) in industry. Small machines can weld thin materials and larger machines weld metals of unlimited thickness. Mig is easy to use and has less waste (no stubs) than stick. Flux core wire produces a slag covering but bare wire w/gas leaves a clean weld.

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A MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder is used to weld together metals that are non-ferrous (metals that do not contain Iron). A MIG welder can be used on metals that have a lower melting point than a traditional welder would be used for.

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