Actually I usually crowd the puddle when welding vertical up. The longer the arc length the more the arc can wander.
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The ideal length of arc in welding typically ranges from 1/16 to 1/8 inch, depending on the welding process and material being used. A shorter arc length tends to produce a more concentrated heat, leading to deeper penetration, while a longer arc can create a wider bead but may result in a lack of penetration. Maintaining the proper arc length is crucial for achieving optimal weld quality and preventing defects. Adjustments may be necessary based on factors like electrode type and position.
The 'arc' in arc welding is not an acronym but in turn is a reference to the electric arc that is being generated during the welding process.
If you are asking for the correct nomenclature it is Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Almost all welding today is done with electricity (Arc Welding) even on cast iron. SMAW, GTAW, GMAW etc. --AW means Arc Welding.
Yes, arc welding does create ozone. It is because the temperatures created during arc welding convert the nearby oxygen to ozone.
smaw welding is sheilded metal arc welding
If you are asking for the correct nomenclature it is Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Gas Metal Arc Welding Flux Cored Arc Welding
ARC welding uses large amounts of electricity to melt the metal, not a hot flame. So no, LPG cannot be used for ARC welding.
Welding Electrorodes or Welding Rods are used in arc welding. Arc welding is a special type of welding which uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between the base material (e.g. steel) and the electrode. The Welding Ectrorodes can be used for all weldable aluminum and mild steel.
Arc blow can affect welding because it can cause the arc to wander or fluctuate, leading to inconsistent penetration and weld quality. This can result in defects like lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, and uneven bead appearance. Arc blow is typically caused by magnetic fields generated by the welding process interacting with the base metal or surrounding environment.
As long as it is rated for wattage output for required voltage for welding machine
The American Welding Society abbreviations for the arc welding processes that melt a tubular electrode with alloys deoxidizers and slag formers in their cores are FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) and metal-cored arc welding (MC).