stick welding
Electrode-based metal fusion
Stick welding is an arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode coated in flux to join metals.
The electrode, resembling a stick or rod, conducts current to create an arc between itself and the workpiece, melting both to form the weld while the flux coating produces a protective gas shield.
Also called shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), it's valued for its simplicity, portability, and effectiveness on rusty or dirty metals.
He learned stick welding before moving on to MIG and TIG techniques.
Conductive interface point
- arcCurved line segment
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- fusionJoining into unity
bead · slag · spatter · penetration · amperage · voltage · current · polarity
Conductive interface point
- base metalNon-precious metallic element
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
- carbon steelIron-based metal alloy
alloy · rebar · structural steel · pipe · plate · sheet metal · aluminum
Thin rigid stick
- helmetProtective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- wire brushTool with metal bristles
- stingerVenom-injecting body part
face shield · leather apron · clamps · angle grinder · inverter · transformer · leads · workbench
Protective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
eye protection · leather jacket · respirator · fire hazard · grounding · electrical shock · UV radiation · hot metal
Simple squared connection
- lap jointOverlapping wood connection
- tee jointRight-angle pipe connector
- corner jointAngled wood connection
- undercutSell cheaper than rivals
Long-distance fluid transport tube
- shipbuildingConstructing maritime vessels
- constructionProcess of building something
- repairRestore to working order
- structuralRelating to building framework
field work · maintenance · heavy equipment · pressure vessel · storage tank · bridge · offshore · nuclear
electrode
Conductive interface point
fusion · bead · slag · spatter · penetration · amperage · voltage · current · polarity · tack
electrode
Conductive interface point
- base metalNon-precious metallic element
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
carbon steel · alloy · rebar · structural steel · pipe · plate · sheet metal · aluminum
rod
Thin rigid stick
- helmetProtective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- wire brushTool with metal bristles
stinger · face shield · leather apron · clamps · angle grinder · inverter · transformer · leads · workbench
helmet
Protective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
burns · eye protection · leather jacket · respirator · fire hazard · grounding · electrical shock · UV radiation · hot metal
butt joint
Simple squared connection
- lap jointOverlapping wood connection
- tee jointRight-angle pipe connector
- corner jointAngled wood connection
pipeline
Long-distance fluid transport tube
- shipbuildingConstructing maritime vessels
- constructionProcess of building something
- repairRestore to working order
structural · field work · maintenance · heavy equipment · pressure vessel · storage tank · bridge · offshore · nuclear · agricultural equipment