MIG welders and other equipment
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The buyers guide examines different aspects of a MIG welder to help you decide which features are important to you, and to help build a specification for your new welder. |
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Repair and servicing - replacing a wire liner Many people on the forum with SIP welders have trouble with their wire feed. I acquired a SIP Migmate to see what all the fuss was about, and found replacing the plastic wire liner for a steel one transformed the welder. Wire liners are service items on all welders (not just SIPs) so the page should be useful whatever welder you use. |
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Gas compared - CO2 vs Argoshield Mild steel can be welded using a number of different shielding gasses. This page compares four different gasses to determine which is the best and why. |
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A handy reference showing the gas composition of shielding gasses from BOC and Air Products. |
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Where to find operator manuals for your welder. Manuals listed alphabetically by manufacturer. |
The Clarke 90 thick metal challenge has moved to the tutorial section.