Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as manual arc welding, is a welding method that uses the arc heat generated between the electrode and the workpiece to locally heat the electrode and the workpiece to a molten state, thereby forming a weld. It is the most widely used welding method in industrial production, especially suitable for welding different steel grades, various positions and various structures.
Advantage Category | Detailed Description |
Process flexibility | The arc welding process is flexible and adaptable. It is suitable for welding various materials such as carbon steel, low alloy steel, heat-resistant steel, low-temperature steel and stainless steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, as well as welding of weldments of different thicknesses and structures. |
Welding quality | Compared with gas welding and submerged arc welding, arc welding has finer metallographic structure, smaller heat-affected zone and better joint performance. |
Stress Control | It is easy to control stress and improve deformation through process adjustments (such as symmetrical welding, etc.). |
Simple equipment | The equipment is simple and easy to operate. |
Due to its flexibility and applicability, arc welding is widely used in various industrial fields, especially in situations where fine control and high-quality welded joints are required. Although it has high requirements for welders, its advantages in welding quality make it indispensable in many professional application scenarios.