Weld Support Parts
Start with cut quality, consumable wear, torch, air quality, and machine setup checks.
Shop tip: poor cut quality is usually checked through electrode wear, tip condition, shield fit, and air quality before blaming the torch.
The most useful nearby paths, kept short for fast scanning.
A contact tip guides the MIG wire and carries welding current into the wire. If it wears, burns back, or does not match the wire size, feeding and arc stability can get worse fast.