Does anyone have an idea as to how long a mig tip should last, assuming all mechanical issues are normal and an experienced welder is welding? For example lets say a welder is using .035 steel wire. How many pounds of wire should the welder be able to consume before the tip needs changing. The reason I ask is this: I am involved in the welding retail and we sell welders at minimal mark-up (low profit) in the theory of making it up with consumables. Is this a common practice elsewhere? In my opinion if this were true we should have a warehouse full of tips and that is not the case.
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20 years ago