Tag: drive rolls
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Millermatic 211 PRO vs Multimatic 215 PRO: Which Miller Welder Fits Your Setup?
The Millermatic 211 PRO and Multimatic 215 PRO are close in MIG capacity, but they are not the same machine. The 211 PRO is a dedicated MIG/flux-cored welder. The 215 PRO is…
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Why MIG Wire Burns Back Into the Contact Tip
MIG burnback happens when the welding wire melts into the contact tip instead of feeding cleanly into the weld puddle. It is a common shop problem because the symptom looks simple, but…
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Best Contact Tips for MIG Burnback (What to Buy + What to Avoid)
If you’re fighting MIG burnback, you can’t “buy your way out” of bad wire feed or mismatched settings—but you can reduce downtime by using contact tips that maintain consistent wire transfer and…
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MIG Contact Tip Burnback: Symptoms, Causes, and a Step-by-Step Fix
If your MIG wire balls up and fuses inside the contact tip, you’re dealing with burnback. It typically shows up as an abrupt “pop,” the arc dies, and the wire is welded…
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Why does my MIG wire feed keep slipping? (Fast Fix Guide)
If your MIG wire feed keeps slipping—especially mid-bead—you’ll see an unstable arc, hear the drive rolls “chirp,” and end up with inconsistent penetration. This guide walks you through a fast diagnosis and…
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Why Does My MIG Wire Feed Keep Slipping? (Fast Fix in 10 Minutes)
If your MIG wire feed “slips” (you hear clicking, the rolls spin but wire stalls, or the arc keeps cutting out), you’re not dealing with a settings problem first—you’re dealing with a…
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Why Does My MIG Wire Feed Slip or Surge? (Fast Fix in 10 Minutes)
If your MIG wire feed feels inconsistent—slipping at the drive rolls, surging at the arc, or randomly stopping—you’re usually dealing with a restriction in the wire path, not a “bad welder.” The…
