Choosing the right gas nozzle length for MIG (GMAW) welding

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Choosing the right gas nozzle length for MIG (GMAW) welding

7 november 2023

Gas nozzle length is an important feature in a MIG welding torch because nozzle length has an effect in contact tip heat load, contact tip spatter protection and welding current.

Visa-Valtteri Monto

Visa-Valtteri Monto
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Visa-Valtteri Monto

Welding Engineer, Kemppi Torches & Aftermarket. International Welding Engineer (IWE), who has experience in developing welding characteristics of GMAW welding machines and GMAW welding torches. Has been working with welding torch development and troubleshooting since 2019. Interested in helping out customers thrive by making Kemppi products even better.

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