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Arc Welding (SMAW)
Arc welding - also known as "stick welding" or, officially, Shielded Metal Arc Welding - has some advantages over other types - notably the ability to weld outdoors in inclement weather and low cost.
Arc welding creates an electric arc between an electrode and whatever you are welding to melt together the metals. An arc welder can use direct (DC) or alternating (AC) current, and consumable or non-consumable electrodes, as well as shielding gas and sometimes an evaporating filler material.
Arc welders can be separate units - like that shown at right - or part of a TIG/arc combination.
Enjoy these how-to videos about arc welding ....
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How to Select Rods for Arc Welding Nov 16, 2011 Kevin shows how to figure out which welding rod to use when using an arc welder (aka stick welder). He explains what the welding rod number means and shows how three different types of welding rods perform. |
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Arc Welding Technique, Part 2 Feb 23, 2011 Kevin explains how to hold the electrode (rod) and how to start the arc, as well as showing how to arc weld and remove the slag. |
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Arc Welding Technique Feb 16, 2011 Kevin provides helpful information about arc welding, including what you can do with it and how to do it, as well as information about the welder itself, including the arc setting on a TIG welder. |
