{"id":160,"date":"2008-05-02T08:34:59","date_gmt":"2008-05-02T16:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carmenelectrode.com\/?p=160"},"modified":"2013-01-21T16:48:30","modified_gmt":"2013-01-22T00:48:30","slug":"tig-welding-versus-mig-welding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/2008\/05\/02\/tig-welding-versus-mig-welding\/","title":{"rendered":"TIG Welding versus MIG Welding"},"content":{"rendered":"

I cover TIG welding more than MIG welding on this site because I know a lot more about TIG. I’m learning about MIG, however, especially automated MIG and I came across this great article in Welding Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Robotic GMAW Torch Maintenance<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Robots are helping companies become more competitive by reducing costs and cycle times, but they are increasing one vital shop function: maintenance.<\/p>\n

Effective maintenance is critical to consistent performance of robotic systems, Tom Jaeger, engineering manager for research and development and new product development for Tregaskiss (www.tregaskiss.com<\/a>), said. Tregaskiss manufactures MIG welding equipment and consumables, including robotic MIG welding guns.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeconds count in this industry, and a slow-down, stoppage, or weld re-work on a line or in a cell can result in costly downtime and lost production. The welding industry is very competitive and all manufacturers work diligently to maintain productivity and get a good return on their investment in their automation,\u201d Jaeger said…..CONTINUE READING ONLINE–><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Of course this got me to thinkin’ How many of you read the trade magazines? Did you know that many of them have online editions? and\/or newsletters? They are a great resource for basic and very technical information. Here’s a list of my favorites:<\/p>\n