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MIG or GMAW. Metal Inert Gas Gas Metal Arch Welding. Objectives. List the safety rules on a quiz with 100% accuracy. Label all parts of the MIG welder with 100% accuracy on a handout. Describe the process of set up and maintenance of a MIG welder with 80% accuracy on a handout.
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MIG or GMAW Metal Inert Gas Gas Metal Arch Welding
Objectives • List the safety rules on a quiz with 100% accuracy. • Label all parts of the MIG welder with 100% accuracy on a handout. • Describe the process of set up and maintenance of a MIG welder with 80% accuracy on a handout. • List things that can be welded on a handout with 80% accuracy.
Reasons to Learn • Why do we need to know how to MIG weld? • Why is safety important? • Why do we need to know the parts of a MIG welder?
Questions To Answer • What can you weld with a MIG welder? • What are some advantages of MIG welding? • What are some safety rules for using a MIG welder? • What are some parts of a MIG welder?
MIG Safety • Make sure all welding cables and their connections are in good repair. • Wear welding gloves, helmet, leather apron, welding chaps, leather shoes, and other personal protective equipment. • Never touch an electrical connection, a bare wire, work or a machine part which may cause electrical shock • Never weld with flammables in your pocket • Use pliers or tongs to handle hot metal from MIG welding process.
MIG Safety Cont. • Select the correct shaded lens for the electrode size being used • Preform all welds in a well-ventilated area. • Do not attempt to repair or maintain a MIG welder without thorough knowledge • Turn off the welder before you leave the welding area.