− | MIG welding may be the simplest welding method to use but that does not mean it is easy. The most difficult piece is keeping the correct torch angle, keeping a consistent travel speed/pattern, and maintaining the correct distance from the work piece. If you have spent time on the welding simulator then the torch angle and travel speed/pattern | + | MIG welding may be the simplest welding method to use but that does not mean it is easy. The most difficult piece is keeping the correct torch angle, keeping a consistent travel speed/pattern, and maintaining the correct distance from the work piece. If you have spent time on the welding simulator then the torch angle and travel speed/pattern should be simple to replicate. It is more difficult to visually reach the correct distance from the material but if the welder is making a nice sizzling (just like frying bacon) sound then it should be correct. If there is a lot of popping the the torch is too far away and if there is more of a bubbling sound then it is too close. After performing any welds make sure to reset the space by putting away any scrap metal and other debris. |