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Shielded Metal ArcWelding of PlateAfter completing this Chapter , the student should be able toset the welding amperage the effect of changing arc length on a weld bead contour during welding by using the properweave an ability to control undercut, overlap, porosity, andslag inclusions when the effect of electrode angle on a rangearc lengthcellulose-based fluxeschill plateelectrode anglelap jointmineral-based fluxesrutile-based fluxessquare butt jointstringer beadtee jointweave patternINTRODUCTIONShielded metal arc welding (SMAW), or stick welding, is the most oftenused method of joining plate. This method provides a high temperature andconcentration of heat, which allow a small molten weld pool to be built upquickly.

Chapter 4 Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate 67 not touch the electrode without gloves, because it will still be hot. If the flux breaks away from the end of the elec-trode, throw out the electrode because restarting the arc

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