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Submerged arc welding (SAW)

In submerged arc welding, or SAW, the heat for coalescence is provided by an electric arc struck between the workpiece and the consumable electrode. Shielding is provided by a blanket of granular flux, deposited over the area to be welded.

To view details about our submerged metal arc welding (SAW) services, please select one of the links below:

• Submerged metal arc welding (SAW) overview
• Workpiece materials
• Workpiece thickness
• Tool style
• Joint style
• Other complementary services

Submerged metal arc welding (SAW) overview

Midwest Metal Fabrication utilizes submerged metal arc welding (SAW) when high-speed welding and high quality welds on thick workpieces is required by our customers. We typically use this process when a high deposition rate welding process is required for the joining of two or more steel plates.

Workpiece materials

Midwest Metal Fabrication uses submerged metal arc welding (SAW) on mild steel and alloy steel plate.

Workpiece Thickness

We can submerge arc weld materials ranging from 14-gauge to 2” in thickness.

Tool style

We use single electrode tool styles for submerged metal arc welding (SAW).

Joint styles

Our highly skilled welders can produce:

• square groove,
• “V” groove, and
• “U” groove joint styles.

Other complementary services

Midwest Metal Fabrication will grind flat the seams where the plates are joined if specified by the customer.

Call us today at 1-219-931-3131, email us at sales@midwestmetalfabrication.com, or send a fax using 1-219-844-8512 to get a quick quote to help solve your heavy gauge steel fabricating problems.

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