If you’re working with steel or similar metals, a sheet metal gauge measures the thickness of your workpiece, which determines which type of welding method or technique is best suited for the job. For example, a MIG welder may not be ideal for tackling thick steel or metal pieces. Though it’s a good option for thinner materials, it’s a must-have for welders of all levels.
Sheet Metal Gauges originated in the British iron wire industry at a time when there was no universal unit of thickness. The sizes of the gauge numbers were the result of the process of wire-drawing and the nature of iron as a substance. Gauges were measured and described in fractions of an inch during the 19th century
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