229895 - Miller 229895 Metal Thickness and Wire Gauge Tool

Miller 229895 Material Thickness and Wire Gauge

The Miller 229895 Material Thickness Gauge is a precision accessory designed to assist welders in accurately determining the specifications of their base materials and filler metals. Correctly identifying the thickness of the material to be welded is critical for setting the appropriate amperage, voltage, and wire feed speed on welding equipment. This gauge provides a reliable mechanical method for verification, removing the uncertainty associated with visual estimation.

Constructed from durable metal, this gauge is built to withstand the rigors of industrial environments. It features a series of graduated slots specifically calibrated for standard sheet metal sizes. The measurement range covers thin gauge sheet metal starting at 24 Gauge (approx. 0.024 inches) up to thicker structural plates of 5/16 inch. The specific graduations included are 24GA, 22GA, 20GA, 18GA, 16GA, 14GA, 1/8 inch, 10GA, 3/16 inch, 1/4 inch, and 5/16 inch. This wide range makes it suitable for a variety of fabrication tasks, from auto body work to light structural steel.

In addition to material thickness, the tool includes slots on the bottom edge designed to measure welding wire diameter. It accommodates the most common solid wire sizes used in MIG welding: 0.024 inch, 0.030 inch, and 0.035 inch. By verifying the wire diameter, operators can ensure their contact tips, drive rolls, and machine settings are perfectly matched to the consumable being used. The compact form factor allows it to be carried on a key ring or in a pocket, ensuring it is always at hand when needed.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Miller Electric
• Part Number: 229895
• Material: Metal
• Sheet Metal Capacity: 24 Gauge - 5/16 Inch
• Wire Capacity: 0.024, 0.030, 0.035 Inch