welding rod
Metal joining consumable
A welding rod is a metal stick used to join pieces of metal together during welding.
The rod melts into the joint, fusing with the base metals as they cool.
Different rod compositions suit different metals and applications: He switched to a stainless steel welding rod for the exhaust work.
- slagIndustrial metalworking byproduct
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- electrodeConductive interface point
- stickThin piece of wood
- heatTransferred thermal energy
amperage · flux · tungsten · bead · copper · nickel · tip · consumable · cellulose · tensile strength · cast iron · stainless steel · aluminum · molten · gloves · fusion · clamp · sparks
- repair suppliesglue, tape, duct tape, epoxy, adhesive
- rodsdowel, pushrod, pole, shaft, axle
- shop suppliesworkbench, bolts, toolbox, screws, tool box
- joining methodsbrazing, soldering, bonding, oxy-acetylene, heat sealing
- metalworking materialssteel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel
- welding geararc welder, MIG welder, stick welder, spot welder, welder
joining versus separating metal
welding rodcutting torch
Flame tool that severs metal
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