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Carbon Dioxide Arc Welder (MIG ARC Welding)

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 thin plate, fillet welding, plug welding, and MIG spot welding. In terms of the weld strength, it is also highly stable.

Fig 1: View Of Carbon Dioxide ARC Welder And Welding Methods
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Callout Component Name
1 Single Phase 110V/Three Phase 200-240V
2 Gas Regulator
3 Carbon Dioxide or Argon and Carbon Dioxide
4 Welding Power Supply (Built in Wire Feed Mechanism)
5 Welding Torch
6 Work Piece
7 Work Cable
8 Ground Wire
9 Input Cable
10 Gas Hose
11 Butt Weld
12 Fillet Weld
13 Spot Weld
14 Plug Weld