Efficient MMA welding

One can improve the efficiency of MMA welding by selecting equipment, cables and accessories that suit the worksite and by keeping the worksite clean and orderly. 

Wear an automatic mask to speed up welding, cutting and polishing. The mask has a self-dimming screen with an adjustable dimming scale, and therefore one does not have to lift it up or replace it when one moves from one work phase to another.

Productivity aspects can also be considered when selecting the welding machine. Do not select an excessively large machine, as moving the extra weight from one location to another in installation environments slows down the work. Select the device size according to the maximum electrode size needed at the site.

Furthermore, the type of the selected welding machine is important for productivity. Inverter machines increase productivity thanks to their smaller size and lightweight design but also because of their welding dynamics adjustment, which produces cleaner seam, which reduces the amount of required post-welding work. The efficiency of a power source implemented with the inverter technology is high, which means low electricity consumption.

Welding devices equipped with remote control speed up welding, particularly in an installation environment. Using a remote control improves work quality and productivity as the welder does not have to move to the machine every time when changing the welding parameters.

Cable lengths affect the efficiency of welding work. If a welding cable is too long, the total weight of the equipment increases, which makes it more difficult to move the equipment. In such cases, a trolley is recommended for moving the machine even if the power source itself is not too heavy or large to be moved. 

Th e electrode holdershould be selected according to the maximum current used in the worksite. An excessively large electrode holder hinders reachability and slows down the welding. On the other hand, an excessively small electrode holder creates a hazard.

When selecting welding electrodes, consider high-capacity electrodes whenever possible. They increase the productivity of the work, as the electrodes are coated with the filler and powder-form iron, which melts into the weld, increasing the yield of each electrode. For more information on high-capacity electrodes, refer to the electrode manufacturers’ filler material lists.

The work order of each welding job should be well planned in advance to make the work as efficient and productive as possible. Furthermore, the general cleanliness and order of the work environment contribute to the speed and productivity of the work.