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What is MMAW?

MMAW stands for Manual Metal Arc Welding, also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or stick welding. It is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to lay the weld. An electric current, in the form of an arc, is created between the electrode and the materials being joined. The flux coating of the electrode decomposes during welding, shielding the weld area from atmospheric contamination and providing slag, which protects the weld as it solidifies. It is commonly used in construction, fabrication, and repair work due to its portability and versatility.

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What other technologies are related to MMAW?

MMAW Competitor Technologies

FCAW

Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is an arc welding process that uses a continuously fed consumable tubular electrode containing a flux and a constant voltage or, less commonly, a constant current welding power supply. It is a competing arc welding process to MMAW.

mentioned alongside MMAW in 2% (166) of relevant job posts

GTAW

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. While capable of very high-quality welds, it is typically slower and often more complex than MMAW, making it a competitor in certain applications.

mentioned alongside MMAW in 1% (108) of relevant job posts

GMAW

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining the two base materials together. A shielding gas is also sent through the welding gun to protect the weld pool from contamination. It's a competitor as it is another arc welding process.

mentioned alongside MMAW in 1% (66) of relevant job posts