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Mig Shielded
Metal Arc Labor
+ Overhead (per foot of weld) $.278
($.912/m) $.667
($2.19/m) Wire-Electrode
(per foot of weld) .089
(.292/m) .108 (.354/m)
Shielding Gas (per foot of weld)
.042 (137/m) Welding
Cost (per foot of weld) .409
(1.34/m) .775
(2.54/m) Savings
(per foot of weld) .366
(1.20/m) 47%
This cost savings is only on the basis
of the three major areas. But remember, you must perform
this exercise
for your situation and consider all factors as pointed out earlier. For example...
what does spatter do
to your cleaning costs or product appearance?
*Cost will vary, depending on amount
purchased, AWS classification and geographical location.
+Cost will vary, depending on amount
purchased, method of delivery and geographical location. The $.075 cu. ft. gas
cost shown represents
an approximate national average for high pressure and liquid cylinders and the
large bulk users.
