SMAW (Shielded metal arc welding)

Dahej, Jan 2019 By- Dipak Sharma

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INTRODUCTION
SMAW is a welding process that uses shielding to
protect the weld from contamination. SMAW is one of
the most common arc welding processes in the world
because of its simplicity, versatility, affordability, and
suitability for most applications. We more often hear it
referred to as "stick welding." This process operates by
heating the metal with an electric arc between a
covered metal electrode and the metal to be joined.

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PRIMEARY ELEMENTS
The primeary elements of the SMAW process is the
electrode itself. It is made up of a metal core wire
covered witha layer of granular flux held by some
type of bonding agent. All carbon and low alloy steel
electrode use essentially the same type of steel core
wire, a low carbon rimmed steel.

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LAST DIGIT OF SMAW IDENTIFICATION

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It is important to note that those electrode ending in
"5," "6," or "8" are classified as "low hydrogen"
types. to maintain this low hydrogen (moisture)
content, they must be stored in their original factory-
sealed metal container or an acceptable storage
oven. This oven should be heated electically and
have a temperature control capability in the range of
150ºF to 350ºF. Since this device will assist in the
maintenance of a low moisture content (less than
0.2%), it must be suitably vent.

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ELECTRODE COATING FEATURES

Shielding:- The coating decompose to form a

gaseous shiled for the molten metal.

Deoxidation:- The coating provides a fluxing

action to remove oxygen and other atmospheric
gases.

Alloying:- The coating provides additional alloying

element for the weld deposit.

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Ionizing:- The coating improves electrical
characteristics to increase arc stability.

Insulating:- The solidified slag provides an

insulating blanket to slow down the weld metal
cooling rate (minor effect).

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 ELECTRODE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

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ADVANTAGES OF SMAW WELDING
1. SMAW can be carried out in any position with
highest weld quality.

2.Equipment is relatively simple and inexpensive.

3.This process can be very well employed for hard

facing and metal resistance etc.

4.Those position are very difficult to weld in

automatic welding machine can easily accomplished
by SMAW.

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DISADVANTAGES OF SMAW
1.Low speed.

2. Removal of slag.

3.Proper storage of low hydrogen electrode.

4. High material coast.

5.Chance of slag entrapment and other releated

defect are more as compare to MIG & TIG welding.

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