## Welding Methods

#### Carbon Dioxide Arc Welder (MIG Arc Weld)

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This welding process uses inexpensive carbon dioxide instead of expensive inert gases as a shielding means. Consumable metal electrodes are employed. It has a wide range of applications, including butt welding of a thin plate, fillet welding, plug welding and MIG spot welding. In terms of the weld strength, it is also highly stable.

Welders:

1. Single-phase 110V

   Three-phase 200-240V

2. Gas hose
3. Input cable
4. Gas regulator
5. Carbon dioxide or Argon + Carbon dioxide
6. Welding power supply

   (built-in wire feed mechanism)

7. Welding torch
8. Workpiece
9. Work cable
10. Ground wire

CAUTION Disconnect the negative battery cable before arc welding.

Welding Methods:

Butt welding | Fillet welding | Spot welding | Plug welding

Plug Welding Conditions:

Plate thickness and weld holes

|  |  | Unit: mm (in.)
Plate thickness | ~1.0 (0.04) | 1.0 (0.04) ~ 1.5 (0.06) | 1.5 (0.06)~
Weld hole diameter | 5 (0.2) | 6.5 (0.26) | 8 (0.3)