Gas shielded welding wire, also known as MIG welding wire, is a kind of welding material mainly used for gas shielded welding. It has a variety of specifications and models of different materials in different fields. Because the usage is wide and the range is wide, its types are also very much. It has many advantages such as good plasticity, uniform structure, low smoke, less spatter, strong strength and good welding performance.
Gas shielded welding wire is mainly used in mild steel, low alloy steel and some dissimilar joint welding. It applies to all-position welding, especially for welding of thin plates and complex components. It has the advantages that the material melting is small, the heat input is low and the welding process is stable. The source of the shielding gas is argon, carbon dioxide and argon-carbon dioxide protective gas.
The gas shielded welding wire adopts copper-plated cobalt alloy wire as the core and is plated with copper on the surface of the welding wire. The copper layer is surrounded by a special oxidation agent, which is then wrapped in a wrapping layer. The advantage of copper plating is that it has higher arc performance and stronger penetration.
When using gas shielded welding wire, the correct welding parameter settings should be taken into account to ensure the good welding performance and to prevent the defects caused by jumping of the welding wire. The welding current intensity is basically determined according to the thickness of the welding plate, and the selection should be appropriate. Generally speaking, the microstructure of the welding joint should be dense and uniform, and the porosity and slag should be eliminated as much as possible.
In addition, when using gas shielded welding wire, we should be careful not to damage the skin on the surface of the wire. In order to ensure the quality of the welding wire, it is generally recommended to place it at the welding point within the prescribed time. If it is not used in the specified time, it is necessary to store it properly.