Wire Welding Instructions

When metal is torn, or breaks, welding is the best way to fix the metal. Welding is reliable, strong and can sometimes give a metal piece a whole new life. Wire welding is a technical practice that can take years to learn properly. It takes a steady hand, and a calm technique. Learning some of the basics, and learning the tips that will keep you safe, is essential to becoming a good welder

MIG and FCAW welding

• MIG welding, or wire welding, is one of the many techniques to weld metal. An electrode, or an electric conductor, is feed through a wire welding gun, which has a spool of metal wire coiled inside. As the wire is fed through the gun, an electric current is shot between the wire and electrode, melting the wire from the gun onto the metal you are welding. MIG welding uses gas fed through the welding torch to shield you from the electric current arc that passes between the wire and the electrode. FCAW method is similar to MIG welding, but it does not need a gas to shield the arc from the welder. The reason it does not need a gas shield is because the wire is infused with a flux core that shields the arc.

Learning to Weld

• Learning to weld can take some time, so before moving to an actual project try practicing your technique on a piece of scrap metal. Using wire welding is quite simple. Press the trigger of your wire gun over the area that you wish to welding. After a few second you will begin to notice a bead of metal pooling over your intended area. You can then pull or push the gun along the intended weld. Pushing the welding gun tends to make for a more sleek and clean appearance.

Safety Equipment

• When doing any kind of welding, it is important for you to practice safety precautions. Make sure to work in an area that is nowhere near flammable liquid or materials, as welding is a high heat practice. The welding arc of your gun is quite bright and hot, so it is important for you to protect your eyes and skin. Wearing a welding helmet will protect your face and eyes from the arc. Wear clothes that do not hang too loose, and wear a long shirt that does not have cuffs that hang. Flameproof welding gloves are also required when working with a wire welding gun

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