What are the 4 types of welding processes?
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The four primary types of welding processes are:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – "Stick Welding"
Uses a consumable electrode coated in flux.
Common in construction, repair, and fieldwork due to its simplicity and portability.
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – "MIG Welding"
Uses a continuous wire electrode and shielding gas (e.g., argon or CO₂).
Ideal for automotive, manufacturing, and thin metals due to its speed and ease of use.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – "TIG Welding"
Uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and shielding gas (often argon).
Provides high-quality, precise welds for stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic metals.
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Similar to MIG but uses a tubular wire filled with flux (can be self-shielded or gas-shielded).
Common in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and structural steelwork.
Other notable processes include Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Oxy-Acetylene Welding, but the four above are the most widely used in industry. Let me know if you'd like details on any specific type!
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – "Stick Welding"
Uses a consumable electrode coated in flux.
Common in construction, repair, and fieldwork due to its simplicity and portability.
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – "MIG Welding"
Uses a continuous wire electrode and shielding gas (e.g., argon or CO₂).
Ideal for automotive, manufacturing, and thin metals due to its speed and ease of use.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – "TIG Welding"
Uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and shielding gas (often argon).
Provides high-quality, precise welds for stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic metals.
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Similar to MIG but uses a tubular wire filled with flux (can be self-shielded or gas-shielded).
Common in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and structural steelwork.
Other notable processes include Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Oxy-Acetylene Welding, but the four above are the most widely used in industry. Let me know if you'd like details on any specific type!
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