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Stick Welding
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is frequently referred to as stick or
covered electrode welding. Stick welding is among the most widely used welding
processes.
The flux covering the electrode melts during
welding. This forms the gas and slag to shield the arc and molten weld
pool. The slag must be chipped off the weld bead after welding. The flux
also provides a method of adding scavengers, deoxidizers, and alloying elements
to the weld metal.
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Stick Welding Benefits
- Equipment used is simple, inexpensive, and portable
- Electrode provides and regulates its own flux
- Lower sensitivity to wind and drafts than gas shielded welding
processes
- All position capability
Common Stick Welding Concerns
We can help optimize your welding process variables. Evaluate your
current welding parameters and techniques. Help eliminate common
welding problems and discontinuities such as those listed below:
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- Undercut
- Incomplete fusion
- Porosity
- Slag Inclusions
- Cracks
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Stick Welding Problems
- Arc Blow
- Arc Stability
- Excessive spatter
- Incorrect weld profile
- Rough surface
- Porosity
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If your company is experiencing these or other welding problems you can retain
us to improve
your weld processing. Hire us to act as your welding
specialist.
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