Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is frequently referred to as
stick or covered electrode welding. Stick Welding is among the
most widely used welding processes.
The flux covering the electrode melts during welding.This form
the gas and slag to shield the arc and molten weld pool,the slag
must be chipped off the weld bead after welding. The flux also
provides method of adding scavengers,deoxidizers,and alloying
elements to the weld metal.
Electrode Welding Benefits
- Equipment used is simple, inexpensive, and portable
- Electrode provides and regulates its own flux
- Lower sensitivity to wind and drafts than gas shielded welding processes
- All position capability
