General Questions and Answers

What is the difference between MIG and GMAW welding?

GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) is the official collective term for the welding process, while MIG (Metal Inert Gas) is a specific, widely used variant of GMAW. They are often used interchangeably, but MIG specifically uses inert shielding gases (such as argon/helium) to weld non-ferrous metals, while the broader term GMAW can also include MAG (Metal Active Gas), which uses active gases (such as CO₂ for steel.