SMAW Applications

“SMAW Applications” details the process of preparing SMAW equipment for welding and the basic steps a welder should take to perform a successful SMAW weld from identifing the different types of electrodes that can be used for SMAW and select the appropriate electrode for an application. A welder must then choose a method to start the arc and run a bead, and must know how to effectively break and re-start the arc when necessary. SMAW is not a perfect process, and this class covers the different flaws that a weld may contain as a result of different operator errors or other sources. To be an experienced and skilled employee, a welder must know the basic foundational techniques of the welding process. “SMAW Applications” teaches welders the essential components of performing shielded metal arc welding processes, as well as how to identify and avoid common discontinuities.