Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Coating|
Shielded Metal Arc Welding: (SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding is also known as “manual metal arc welding; stick welding” or “electric arc welding.” It is a fusion welding process. Welding is performed with the heat of an electric arc that is maintained between the ends of a coated metal electrode and the workpiece. The electric energy from the arc thus formed produces temperatures of 10000 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. A pool of molten metal consisting of base metal and filler metal is formed near the tip of the electrode. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys can be welded by arc