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SMAW

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What is SMAW?

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), also known as stick welding, is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to lay the weld. An electric current creates an arc between the electrode and the metals being joined, melting them together. The flux covering protects the weld area from atmospheric contamination, providing a slag that must be chipped away after welding. It is commonly used in construction, fabrication, and repair work due to its versatility and relatively low equipment cost.

What other technologies are related to SMAW?

SMAW Competitor Technologies

Flux-cored arc welding is an alternative arc welding process that can be used for similar applications as SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 67% (6.4k) of relevant job posts
Gas metal arc welding is an alternative arc welding process that can be used for similar applications as SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 53% (6.6k) of relevant job posts
Gas tungsten arc welding is an alternative arc welding process that can be used for similar applications as SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 58% (5.8k) of relevant job posts
Submerged arc welding is an alternative arc welding process that can be used for similar applications as SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 48% (2k) of relevant job posts
Oxy-acetylene welding is an alternative welding process, although less common in heavy industry compared to SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 95% (196) of relevant job posts
Metal-cored arc welding is another alternative arc welding process for similar applications.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 63% (263) of relevant job posts
Plasma arc welding is an alternative arc welding process that is sometimes applicable in a similar way to SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 35% (281) of relevant job posts
Pulsed gas metal arc welding is a variant of GMAW, an alternative to SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 51% (181) of relevant job posts

SMAW Complementary Technologies

7018 is a common type of welding electrode used in SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 60% (192) of relevant job posts
7024 is a type of welding electrode used in SMAW, specifically designed for high deposition rates.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 95% (105) of relevant job posts
Fresh air kits improve air quality for workers performing SMAW.
mentioned alongside SMAW in 100% (100) of relevant job posts

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