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    SMAW, also known as stick welding, is an arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to produce the weld. An electric current is used to strike an arc between the electrode and base material to melt the metals and form a weld joint. SMAW is versatile, can weld most metals, and produces strong welds, making it one of the most widely used welding processes.

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    SMAW, also known as stick welding, is an arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to produce the weld. An electric current is used to strike an arc between the electrode and base material to melt the metals and form a weld joint. SMAW is versatile, can weld most metals, and produces strong welds, making it one of the most widely used welding processes.

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    SMAW, also known as stick welding, is an arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to produce the weld. An electric current is used to strike an arc between the electrode and base material to melt the metals and form a weld joint. SMAW is versatile, can weld most metals, and produces strong welds, making it one of the most widely used welding processes.

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    SMAW, also known as stick welding, is an arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered in flux to produce the weld. An electric current is used to strike an arc between the electrode and base material to melt the metals and form a weld joint. SMAW is versatile, can weld most metals, and produces strong welds, making it one of the most widely used welding processes.

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    SMAW

    SMAW
    SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING
    AWS Classification

    ARC WELDING

    STICK WELDING
    FACTS ABOUT SMAW
    Originated at start of WWI for shipbuilding

    SMAW is the least expensive arc welding processes

    Is the most widely used welding process in the world

    Can be used to weld most common metals and alloys


    SMAW COMPONENTS
    1- The Electrode
    Consumable
    2 Part Composition

    Core Rod (Metal Filler)


    Carries welding current &
    Becomes part of the weld

    Flux Coating
    Produces a shielding gas &
    helps form slag
    6
    2- The Arc
    Turn on the lightAn arc
    occurs when the electrode
    comes in contact with the
    work-piece and completes
    the circuit
    The electric arc is
    established in the space
    between the end of the
    electrode and the work
    causing resistance
    The arc reaches
    Can you identify the weld joint temperatures of 10,000F
    and position being used? which melts the electrode
    and base material 7
    3- Weld Puddle
    As the core rod, flux
    coating, and work
    pieces heat up and
    melt, they form a pool
    of molten material
    called a weld puddle

    The weld puddle is


    what a welder watches
    1/8 E6013 at
    and manipulates while 125 Amps AC
    welding
    8
    4- Shielding Gas
    A shielding gas is formed when the flux melts.

    This protects the weld puddle from the atmosphere


    preventing contamination during the molten state

    The shielding gas protects the Shielding Gas


    4
    molten puddle from the
    atmosphere while stabilizing
    the arc 3
    2

    9
    5- Solidified Weld Metal
    As the molten weld puddle solidifies, it forms a
    joint or connection between two pieces of base
    material
    When done properly on steel, it results in a weld
    stronger than the surrounding base metal
    Bead width = 2.5 to 3 times electrode diameter

    3/8 10
    6- Slag
    Combination of melted flux & base metal impurities
    Quickly solidifies to form a shell
    Slows the cooling rate of weld
    Chip and clean with hammer & brush
    If proper technique is used it should come off easy
    Never weld over slag!!

    ALWAYS SIDE CHIP SLAG, DONT


    HIT IT LIKE A HAMMER 11
    Slag You Drag!
    Slag Welding Processes
    ALWAYS PULL THE PUDDLE
    Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
    Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

    No-Slag Welding Processes


    ALWAYS PUSH THE PUDDLE
    Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
    Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
    Oxy-Fuel Welding
    SMAW Process

    Electrode
    1
    Travel direction

    Shielding Gas
    4

    Slag
    6 Slag
    6
    Weld Puddle 3
    3 Weld Puddle 2 Arc
    2 Arc

    5 Solidified Weld Metal


    5 Solidified Weld Metal

    13
    Activity
    Lets review the SMAW process 1 = __________

    1
    2 = __________

    4 3 = __________

    4 = __________
    6
    3 5 = __________
    2
    6 = __________
    5

    14
    AWS Electrode Classification
    Electrode Selection
    What type of welder do I have, AC or DC?
    What am I welding, steel, cast, stainless, etc?
    What is the metal condition, dirty or clean?
    Is it a root or cover pass?
    How strong does it have to be?
    What electrodes do I have to chose from?
    Electrode Selection
    Amperage Chart
    Amperage is dependent on electrode
    diameter, electrode type, and metal thickness
    Reference charts whenever possible.
    Amperage Electrode
    Shorthand method will get you in the
    ballpark for fast freeze electrodes.

    Not 100% accurate for all electrodes!

    AWS: 1/8 diameter E6013


    1/8= .125
    125 Amps
    Electrode Care
    Electrodes must be kept dry
    Dampness will introduce hydrogen into the
    weld causing cracking or brittleness
    Damp electrodes may cause the flux to blow
    away & cause porosity
    Bake questionable electrodes for several
    hours.
    6010 & 6011 (fast freeze) are exempt
    Our electrodes are stored in a dry oven
    Electrodes Care cont.
    Burn electrodes down to numbers!
    Place stubs in stub box
    Put unused electrodes back in oven
    Only grab several electrodes at a time
    Electrodes are not cheap
    Striking an Arc and Making a Weld

    22
    Striking an Arc
    To begin the SMAW Process, you must first
    strike an arc.
    Scratch start scratch the electrode on the base
    metal like a match
    Tap Start tap the rod against the base metal

    23
    Work Angle
    The work angle is the
    angle between the
    electrode and the work
    as depicted on the left
    90

    Work angles can vary


    depending on the
    position the weld is being
    made in
    24
    Travel Angle

    Also commonly called


    Lead Angle
    20-30

    The travel (lead) angle


    is the angle between
    the electrode and the
    plane perpendicular to
    the weld axis

    25
    Arc Length
    After striking the arc, maintain a 1/8
    distance between the electrode and the
    workpiece
    Too short: electrode will fuse itself to metal
    Too long: spatter, undercut, and porosity

    Arc Length = 1/8

    26
    Travel Speed
    Speed at which the electrode moves along the
    base material while welding
    Too fast: ropey or convex weld
    Too slow: wide weld, excessive deposit

    The travel speed impacts


    the shape of the bead.

    27
    Filling the Crater
    At the end of the weld, the operator breaks the
    arc which creates a crater
    Use a short pause or slight back step at the end
    of the weld to fill the crater
    Large craters can cause weld cracking

    Back stepping is a short


    move in the opposite
    direction of weld travel

    28
    Restarting a Bead
    Remove electrode from stinger
    Scratch electrode until metal can be seen
    Scratch in weld line: spatter
    1. Strike Arc Here

    2. Move Electrode to
    Crown of Crater

    3. Resume Travel

    29
    Troubleshooting Activity
    On a piece of scratch paper, describe welds A-G.
    Good, bad, arc length, speed, lead angle, etc.
    A B C D E F G

    30
    A Good Weld: Proper Current, Speed and Arc Length
    B Current low: Ropey, convex bead appearance
    C Current too High: Excess spatter & burn-through
    D Arc Length too short: Poor wet-in at toes
    E Arc Length too Long: Spatter, undercut and porosity
    F Travel Speed too slow: Wide weld with excess deposit
    G Travel Speed too high: Ropey and convex bead
    Lincoln V350 SMAW Setup
    1. Plug ground cable into the (-) terminal
    2. Plug the whip cable into the (+) terminal
    3. Turn on the welder
    4. Select SMAW (CC-Stick Soft) mode
    CC-Stick Crisp is for pipe welding
    5. Select correct amps
    6. Set Hot start to 2-3
    (This will make starting the arc easier)
    7. Set Arc Control to +4-5
    (high arc control = crisp weld but more spatter)
    (low arc control = soft weld with little spatter)

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