MIG Welding FAQs

Yes! There are a wide range of MIG contact tips available from a variety of sources both domestic and off-shore. Designs, materials and manufacturing processes vary widely and result in differences in performance. Understanding the requirements of your specific application will lead you to the optimum solution. Contact Arc-Zone to get help in maximizing the productivity of your MIG welding operation.

A trailing shield cup is used where sufficient shield gas coverage cannot be obtained with a standard collet body or even a gas lens collet body with a standard gas lens cup. Applications requiring optimal shield gas coverage are typically critical welds made on high tech materials such as aluminum and titanium alloys. Other applications of trailing shield cups may include welds with high travel speeds such as in automated set-ups.

Yes! Arc-Zone.com can usually solve any arc-welding problem with combinations of existing products. However, when an application is really challenging we can help you develop a unique solution using a variety of design engineering and manufacturing resources. Contact us with your most challenging applications.

That's our specialty! We will help you optimize your entire welding system by matching the correct torch, parts and accessories to the output and duty cycle of the welding power supply and the welding application. Many times the power supply and torch leads are considered separately but are then expected to work correctly together. We don't just sell torches and parts, we sell solutions to your application problems.

Most likely, no. Many original equipment manufacturers (O.E.M.'s) will suggest that using "aftermarket" parts will void the warranties on their equipment, however this very seldom actually occurs. The use of high quality parts in a high quality system is the best way to avoid equipment problems. Arc-Zone.com supplies only the highest quality products from many industry leading manufacturers including O.E.M.'s and aftermarket suppliers.

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We specialize in solving welding application problems by offering exceptional technical service and carefully selected high quality products that most equipment suppliers haven't even heard of. We take a "total cost" approach in reviewing your application and offering a solution. We have helped thousands of manufacturers improve their welding productivity. Contact us with your requirements.

That's our specialty! We supply proven custom products for special applications that most suppliers are not even aware of. We will solve your problem with a combination of our standard offering, but if you need something not currently offered we can probably get it for you.

Just contact us and describe what you need. We'll do our best to acquire it for you or refer you to a place to get it.

Arc welding is a global industry serving global markets. There are many high quality manufacturers in many parts of the world, just as there are poor quality manufacturers. Your best option is to buy your welding products from a trusted high quality supplier like Arc-Zone. We have carefully selected the quality products that we offer, and we know their origin. Contact us for comparisons on any specific product.