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GMAW (MIG) Welding

If you're looking for professional GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), Seibel Modern is your solution. Located in Lancaster, NY we offer generations of expertise in welding.

We offer fast turnaround times, flexibility in our welding work, and we highly value efficiency.

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We use GMAW (MIG) welding for many different metals: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper, nickel, silicon bronze, and other alloys.

About GMAW (MIG) Welding Services

GMAW is short for Gas Metal Arc Welding. This process is also known as MIG welding (Metal Inert Gas). Developed in the 1940s, MIG Welding uses an arc of electricity to create a short circuit between a repeatedly fed anode (+ the MIG welding gun) and a cathode ( – the welded metal).

The short circuit and inert gas produce heat and melt the metal. This allows the metals to mix together. After the heat is removed, the piece cools and solidifies, creating a new fused piece. 

Why People Choose GMAW (MIG) Welding

✓ Ability to join a wide range of metals and thicknesses
✓ All-position welding capability
✓ Good weld bead
✓ Has minimal spatter and slag, resulting in fast and easy cleanup
✓ Cost effective
✓ Less fumes than FCAW and SMAW (stick welding)
✓ Weld deposition is fast compared to other processes
✓ Good finished appearance

 

Examples of Our GMAW (MIG) Work

Lifting Lugs

Seibel Modern Manufacturing built these (4) lifting lugs designed to lift 28,000 lbs of dead weight. We turned these in 2 days once we received our building material.

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Yates Town Park Pier

It's common for clients to approach us with contract drawings. In this case, we created shop drawings of this project. This is an example of our GMAW capabilities, where we created a fabricated structure with mainly bolted connections.

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GMAW / MIG Welding FAQs

  • What Metals Can You Use with GMAW?

    We use GMAW (MIG) welding for many different metals: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper, nickel, silicon bronze, and other alloys.

  • What Is the Difference Between Mig and Tig Welding?

    The main distinction between MIG and TIG welding is the electrode they use to create the arc. MIG uses a consumable solid wire that is machine fed to the weld, while TIG welding uses a non-consumable electrode. TIG welding usually uses a hand-held filler rod to create the fusion.

  • What Are Some Major Limitations of GMAW Welding?

    GMAW welding has the following disadvantages:

    Shielding gas such as Argon or CO2 is required to weld, so welding outside or in windy
    conditions is challenging.

    Higher risk of lack of fusion between members if machine is set improperly, or poor welding
    technique is used.

  • Why Should I Choose GMAW Over Other Welding Techniques?

    If you need to lay a lot of weld in a short time, or if you are looking for a cost-effective option, GMAW
    welding is likely your best option. GMAW is good for a wide range of material types and thicknesses.