MIG Welding - Safety and Technique

Metal Inert Gas Welding or MIG Welding is based on the electric arc welding process, where completion of an electric circuit between positive and negative poles creates an electric arc, which generates tremendous heat permitting the fusion welding of metals.

Because of its versatility and the ability to weld in a variety of positions, MIG Welding has become the most popular welding process used in industry today.

MIG Welding Safety Video:

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating MIG Welding safety equipment as well as to demonstrate the correct and safe way to perform some of the most common welds.

This program looks at all aspects of MIG Welding and includes:

• The MIG Welding process and how it works
• The Equipment which makes up the Welding Unit
• Workshop, Personal and Equipment Safety
• Terms and Methods relating to MIG Welding
• Transfer types - how they differ and when to use them
• Setting up to Weld
• Making a Weld Run
• Welding Problems and Faults and how to overcome them
• MIG welding safety procedures for a variety of Welds, including:
  • Tack Welding
  • Fillet Weld
  • Single V-Butt
  • Single V-Butt in the Side Horizontal Position
  • Fillet Weld - Vertical Up
  • Square Edge Butt Joint on 3mm Plate Metal
• The correct and safe procedure for Closing Down the Equipment