2024-07-09
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW): Definition, Purpose, and How It Works
Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is a versatile and highly efficient welding process that plays an important role in manufacturing, construction, and various industrial applications. FCAW utilizes a continuously fed tubular electrode wire with a flux core. This flux core serves a dual purpose: it generates a shielding gas to protect the weld from atmospheric contamination and acts as a source of flux, which provides additional deoxidizers and alloying elements to enhance the quality and strength of the weld. This process can be performed with or without external shielding gas, depending on the specific type of FCAW used.