MAG welding

The MAG welding is part of the group of gas-protected metal arc welding processes, in which a wire electrode is melted under protective gas, and is widely used in industrial production for joining metallic materials.
In the case of MAG welding, the permanent connection of metals is achieved using strong heat and welding aids. The heat input for the melting welding process causes an electric arc. The inserted wire electrode flows together with the melted base material as a welding additive and contributes to the formation of the weld seam. The method is distinguished by a high processing speed and the possibility of automation. It is therefore particularly suitable for industrial applications.

Technical basics for MAG welding

The MAG welding is described by the standard EN ISO 4063 (process 135) and is named after the active protective gas used (metal active gas welding). Furthermore, the MAG welding is a group of protective gas welding, the processes of which are characterized by the use of protective gases to avoid unwanted chemical reactions:

The role of the protective gas in MAG welding

The MAG welding is characterized by the use of active protective gases. In particular, pure carbon dioxide or argon are used as mixing gas. In the case of MAG welding, the protective gas not only has a protective function, but also serves for the purposeful design of the welding connection by influencing the following parameters:

Applications for MAG welding

With the MAG welding, thin sheets can be welded. At the same time, the process is suitable for use with steels of almost all varieties:

• Steel construction
• Stainless steel
• Other high-alloy materials

On the other hand, the MIG welding is used primarily in non-ferrous metals (NE-metals) such as aluminum or copper. The inert protective gas ensures that the welding bath does not react with the atmosphere. From the MIG welding, the MAG welding is also eliminated by the arc types used. If long or short arcs are used in the MAG welding, the MIG welding spray or pulse arc is used.

In industrial applications, the disadvantages of the method, such as the limited suitability for use outdoors and the comparatively complicated setting of the process parameters, can be well controlled.

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