stick welding
"Stick welding" is a common term for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), a versatile and widely-used welding technique.
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Definition
B2Welding
(technical, informal)A manual welding process that uses a consumable electrode coated in flux to create a weld, with the flux providing a protective slag.
Example
- Stick welding is often used in construction and repair work due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
- He learned stick welding to fix farm equipment.
C1Engineering
(technical)A type of arc welding where an electric current forms an arc between a consumable flux-coated electrode and the metal, creating a weld pool.
Example
- In engineering workshops, stick welding is a fundamental skill for joining metal parts.
- Stick welding can be performed in various positions, making it suitable for different types of projects.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stick welding":
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