Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)
Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781305494695
Author: Larry Jeffus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
100%
Book Icon
Chapter 10, Problem 1R

Why is usage of the term GWW preferable to MIG for gas metal arc welding?

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
To determine

Reason of using the term GMAW over MIG for gas metal arc welding.

Answer to Problem 1R

GMAW is preferred over MIG for gas metal arc welding as other gases apart from argon are used in metal arc welding.

Explanation of Solution

The term MIG stands for Metal inert gas welding, an inert gas is used to protect the weld from impurity. Initially, Argon as an inert gas was used forshielding.

Later, after developments in the technology associated with welding, carbon dioxide CO2 and oxygen O2 are also used for shielding.

Argon was used for shielding the weld. It was termed as MIG welding and was named as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) by American Welding society because other gases can also be used for shielding.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
1. What is the difference between shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc welding process (at least two)? 2. What is the use of a Gas in a GMAW Welding Process?
What is the purpose of oxy-acetylene welding, and how this process differ from arc welding?
A. In arc welding, what is the importance of heat effected zone in producing a crack free weld?

Chapter 10 Solutions

Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Mechanical Engineering
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Cou...
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781305494695
Author:Larry Jeffus
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Metal Joining Process-Welding, Brazing and Soldering; Author: Toc H Kochi;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPT5_fDSzGY;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY