Stick welding or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to give its proper name is a welding method that doesn’t require a shielding gas. Welding without gas using SMAW is a technique that involves using a flux-coated electrode to shield the weld pool from atmospheric gases, instead of using an external shielding gas. This technique is commonly…
Flux-Core and MIG welding are two of the most commonly used welding techniques. Flux-Core welding uses a continuously-fed consumable electrode, which is shielded by a flux compound to protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination. MIG welding, on the other hand, uses a continuously-fed consumable wire electrode and a shielding gas to protect the weld…
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is a popular process requiring a lot of skill and expertise. It is commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. One often underused aspect of TIG welding is the use of a gas lens, which can play a crucial role in enhancing the…
It is possible to perform TIG welding without gas, although it require a certain amount of skill and even then can be problem. This gasless method that is used is usually referred to as Flux-cored TIG welding. In this article, we will focus on how you can TIG weld without using gas, discussing the process…
Whether you’re a homeowner trying to repair your roof or a professional steelworker trying to get your job done there are going to be times when you might need to weld without using gas. There are various different ways of welding with the use if a shielding gas and each has its own drawbacks. Generally…