High Deposition MIG (HD MIG)
Weld Faster, increase productivity and efficiency
HD MIG is an extended stick-out CV GMAW process with optimized starts for high-deposition welding. Using HD MIG allows for lower heat input than conventional CV Spray at high-deposition rates, which allows for better bead appearance, more control, and less distortion on large structures. A longer than standard nozzle is used to increase your contact tip-to-work distance (CTWD). This allows for an extended CTWD while retaining a conventional look from the operator’s perspective.
Applicable Industries
Key Benefits
HD MIG Welding
•Allows for deposition rates of 20+ pounds per hour .
•Increased wire feed speed at the same amperage as conventional CV
•5/16-inch fillet welds at up to 22 inches per minute
Lower Heat Input
•Lower heat input can help reduce warping and burn-through
•Increase control at higher deposition rates
All Skill Levels Can Use It
•Skilled operators can take advantage of the higher deposition rates to make big welds faster,
while less skilled operators will appreciate the simplicity and ease of making large welds at
high-deposition rates
•Simple to set parameters because it is the same as conventional CV
Auto or Semi-Auto Applications
•Ideal for applications where an operator needs the ability to make large welds faster
•The controllable arc makes large welds easier to accomplish even with less-skilled operators
•HD MIG can be used with through-arc seam tracking
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