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stick welding

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What is stick welding?

Stick welding, also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to lay the weld. An electric current, from either AC or DC power supply, is used to form an electric arc between the electrode and the metals to be joined. The weld area is shielded from atmospheric contamination by the flux, which forms a slag covering the weld metal. It is a versatile process used for joining various metals in maintenance, construction, and fabrication.

What other technologies are related to stick welding?

stick welding Competitor Technologies

MIG welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding - GMAW) is a competing arc welding process that uses a different method of shielding and filler metal delivery.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 6% (1.8k) of relevant job posts
TIG welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - GTAW) is another arc welding process that competes with stick welding, offering different advantages in terms of precision and material compatibility.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 5% (1.5k) of relevant job posts
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) is another arc welding process that competes with stick welding, offering higher deposition rates and suitability for outdoor use.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 19% (70) of relevant job posts
Oxy/Fuel torches can be used for welding or cutting metal as an alternative to arc welding, although not as frequently for structural welding.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 16% (64) of relevant job posts
MIG welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding - GMAW) is a competing arc welding process.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 3% (271) of relevant job posts
TIG welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - GTAW) is another arc welding process that competes with stick welding.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 3% (183) of relevant job posts
GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) is the technical term for MIG welding, a competing arc welding process.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 0% (52) of relevant job posts

stick welding Complementary Technologies

Sheet metal folders are complementary as they are used to prepare materials before welding, or to form parts that will be welded together.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 99% (75) of relevant job posts
Benders (pipe, tube, metal) are complementary because they can shape materials that are subsequently joined by welding.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 32% (75) of relevant job posts
Plasma cutting is a complementary technology used to prepare metal pieces for welding.
mentioned alongside stick welding in 7% (128) of relevant job posts

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