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MIG Welding & Spot Removal Safety Tips

Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is a subtype of gas metal arc welding. The process starts with an electric arc forming between a MIG wire electrode and the workpiece metal. This heats the workpiece metal, causing them to fuse. MIG welding is a more popular due to it being a much faster process, resulting in shorter lead times and lower production costs.


MIG welding is used in a lot of industries due to its useful nature on different types of metals such as:

Spot welding is used in automotive, aerospace, and rail industries – as well as being the most common joining process in high volume manufacturing lines. For example, the automotive industry uses MIG welding due to its clean and precise work and minimal splatter.
mig welding and spot weld removal at graveyard carz

Weld Finishing Applications

Weld finishing involves the removal of excess stock from the weld itself, and blending the seam. In the automotive restoration industry, they go through a weld spot removal process to get rid of old rusted panels, and will use abrasives in a pinch to get the job done at a faster rate. As an example in the video below, Graveyard Carz uses PREDATOR ceramic airfile belts to quickly remove weld spots in order to help remove the panels in a different process. Classic mopar cars are made with mild steel, which makes PREDATOR an optimal solution, providing faster cutting speeds and a longer life for improved productivity.

 

 
Important Safety Tips

MIG welding and abrasive product safety should be taken seriously at all times. The welder needs to be protected against heat, gas, electricity, and light. The principles and necessary precautions regarding safety are straightforward and must be focused as so:

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