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Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Gleeson, Edgar (Editor)
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Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is an arc welding process, which uses a consumable flux-covered electrode to lay the weld. The flux coating disintegrates as the weld is laid, emitting vapors in the process which serve as a shield and provide a layer of slag that protects the weld area from atmospheric contamination. SMAW employs minimal equipment such as a welding power supply, an electrode with a holder, a ground clamp and welding cables. The simplicity and versatility of this process makes it suitable for welding iron ...

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2023, States Academic Press

ISBN-13: 9781639898114

Hardcover