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Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) services at Midwest Metal Fabrication.

In shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), an electric arc is established between a flux-coated consumable rod electrode and the workpiece. A gaseous shield is provided by vaporization of the flux coating. SMAW is frequently referred to as “stick” or “covered electrode” welding.

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• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) overview
• Materials
• Workpiece thickness
• Electrode types
• Joint types
• Welding speed
• Other complementary services

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) overview

Midwest Metal Fabrication can use the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process to join steel customer components or parts together.

Materials

Midwest Metal Fabrication normally employs shielded metal arc welding for projects using mild or high strength steel.

Workpiece thickness

We use shielded metal arc welding for workpieces that range in thickness from 1/8” to 2”.

Electrode types

We normally weld mild steel and high strength steel with our shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process typically using the following types of electrodes

• E6010 - This electrode produces a deep penetrating weld and can be used on dirty, rusted, or painted metals using DC current.
• E6011 - This electrode produces a medium penetrating weld with a superior weld appearance and can be also be used on dirty, rusted, or painted metals. This electrode can be used with either AC or DC currents.
• E7018 - This electrode is capable of producing welds of x-ray quality with medium penetration.

Joint types

Midwest Metal Fabrication is capable of providing butt, lap, and/or T-joint edge joint types using our shielded metal arc welding (SWAW) process.

Welding speed

We can achieve 10-20 inches per minute using theshielded metal arc welding (SWAW) process.

Other complementary services

Midwest Metal Fabrication personnel can grind welds and paint finished components with weldable primer or finish coat. We also offer assembly services, if needed. Midwest Metal Fabrication personnel can affix or stamp product identifiers onto a finished product or component.

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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