●With MIG(Metal Inert Gas)or MAG (Metal Active Gas) welding also called Gas-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)an arc is maintained between a continuous solid wire electrode and the work piece. ●The arc and weld pool are shielded by a stream of inert or active gas. ●The process is suitable for most materials and filler wires are available for a wide range of metals.