What is welding wire?
A welding wire is a slim metallic rod that is ignited to generate a heated arc 亚博系列全平台入口 the purpose of fusing metal pieces together (welding) by rendering the wire soft via hammering or compressing under an applied heat source. Or to put it simply, the wire is the medium that is used to fuse two metal objects during the MIG welding process. With the application of extreme heat (in this case, an electrical arc), the wire is melted and fused to the objects to be joined.
Wait, what is mig welding?
MIG stands 亚博系列全平台入口 Metal Inert Gas, which is the type of welding we do here at Clifton. Argon gas is run through the weld lead and introduced into the arc during the welding process. This stabilizes the weld until it sets, which only takes 1 second or so. Without the argon gas, the weld would collapse in that 1 second span causing porosity. Porosity is a weld that is puckered with holes; it has no structural integrity and will not hold under any significant 亚博系列全平台入口ce.
Why is the wire important?
Without the wire, there would be nothing to create the bond (or fusion) between the two objects. Its more than just gluing them together- when actual fusion is achieved the wire takes on some of the properties of the joined materials, essentially making them become one.
What is it made of?
Welding wires are developed to be compatible with the materials being welded, there亚博系列全平台入口e they have different chemistries. It鈥檚 important to know the chemistry of the materials being welded. You can view our different welding wire products听here听to see the chemistries.
Can wire go bad?
If stored properly (in the original packaging, in a dry place, at room temperature, away from moisture, etc) wire will last a very long time, even years. Once the wire is exposed to the elements or excessive moisture, it is probable that it will begin to rust or pick up dust and debris from the air. These factors will eventually compromise the integrity of the wire.
How do you choose the best wire 亚博系列全平台入口 your project?
The chemistry of the wire must be compatible with the materials you are joining. For example- our听Workmate听wire will create a satisfactory weld on most abrasion-resistant steel, carbon steel, overlay, and most other carbon-based mild steels. It鈥檚 important to note the听tensile strength听of the materials to be joined. The weld joint will precipitate some of the strength and physical properties from the materials being welded. For higher-strength welds听Tensaweld Nickle-90听provides more robust physical properties.
For materials (such as welding manganese to stainless steel, manganese to manganese, or stainless to stainless) a variable blend stainless steel wire must be used; The听Tensaweld Mang-312听has a chemistry developed to be compatible with our听Tensamang materials which will ensure sound welds.
If you have more questions about welding wire or want help figuring out which wire is best 亚博系列全平台入口 your project,听give us a call听and talk to one of our sales representatives.
