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MIG welding is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining the two base materials together. It is a common welding process for beginners. MIG process being easy to adopt has found its place in almost all industrial segments for manual and automated welding application in fabrication and maintenance/repair welds on material with a wide range of thickness and various types of metals.
Aavishkar Group is the authorized West India Distributor for MIG welding machines of Panasonic and Aotai. Kindly browse through the catalogue of the listed products and submit a request for the proposal of your desired equipment. Our team will surely get back to you with the same.
The correct shielding gas and consumables (wire type, contact tip, drive rolls, etc.) are critical for quality MIG welding outcomes. For example: For carbon / mild steel using solid wire: a common mix is 75% Argon / 25% CO₂ (often written “75/25”). This provides good weld appearance, stability and less spatter. For thicker steel or spray transfer you may use higher Argon content or pure CO₂ depending on the wire and application. For aluminium: typically 100% Argon is used. Consumables: use the correct wire diameter (depending on thickness), matching contact tip size, proper drive-roll groove (e.g., U-groove for aluminium, V-groove for solid wire) and correct tension to avoid wire feed issues. When purchasing from Aavishkar Group, ensure you clarify what wire & gas system is included/needed, and what spares/consumables are supplied.
Selecting the right machine involves several factors: what material and thickness you’ll weld, whether you need manual or automated/robotic use, how often you’ll operate (duty cycle), power source availability, and whether you need pulse or spray transfer. From competitor guidance:
Ensure the machine’s amperage matches your thickest weld requirement. For example, a 300–400 A air-cooled gun can handle many industrial jobs.
Duty cycle: higher amperage machines often have lower duty cycle at full current — check manufacturer specs.
Inverter vs transformer: newer inverter machines are lighter, more efficient and better for field/portable use.
If you plan automated or semi-automatic welding (e.g., manipulation, robotics) you may need additional features. (The product page mentions “automated welding application”). When dealing with Aavishkar Group, ask about: machine brand/model, warranty, service/parts availability in West India (they are authorized distributor for certain brands) as stated on the page.
Advantages:
MIG welding is relatively easy to learn compared to other processes.
It offers high deposition rates, faster travel speeds and good productivity — making it suitable for industrial fabrication, repair, and maintenance.
It is versatile across a range of materials and thicknesses (with proper set-up).
Limitations:
On very thick plates, MIG may achieve less penetration compared to stick or TIG in certain applications.
The surface to be welded must be reasonably clean (rust, oil, paint reduce weld quality) because the solid wire electrode and shielding gas are less forgiving.
MIG welding outdoors or in windy conditions may require flux-cored wire or special shielding arrangements because gas coverage is disrupted.
To get reliable performance and avoid defects, these are important best-practices:
Setup: Clean the workpiece (remove rust, oil, scale). Properly connect ground clamps to clean metal.
Set wire feed speed, voltage/amperage, shielding gas flow (a common flow rate for mild steel might be ~20–25 cfh or equivalent) and ensure correct contact tip to work distance (stick-out) — too long or short stick-out causes issues.
Consumable care: Replace worn contact tips, check liner condition, ensure proper drive-roll type and tension to avoid wire feeding problems.
Maintenance: Keep wire spool dry; moisture can cause defects (hydrogen induced cracking). Regularly check cables, hoses, gun condition.
Operational practice: Use correct travel angle (push vs pull depending on wire/gas), proper stick-out, and maintain consistent gun movement and speed.
When buying from Aavishkar Group, ask what training/support they provide, availability of consumables/spares for the specific MIG machine brand, and what service network exists especially if you’re in Maharashtra/West India.
