Any business with welding among their core processes should consider adding arc welding to their metal-joining repertoire if they haven’t already done so.
Arc welding, also known as shield metal arc welding, manual metal arc welding and stick welding uses a fusion welding process whereby an electric arc melts and joins metals. This electric arc keeps a molten metal pool agitated and the metal that is being welded is thoroughly mixed with melted electrode metal, after that the metal pool cools down under a protective cover of slag left by the electrode. After cooling, a strong join is formed between the two metal pieces.
An arc welder can be used for erecting steel constructions, building pipelines, repairing heavy machinery and a host of equally heavy-duty processes requiring an unbreakable connection between metals. Arc welding is used in various industries including construction, automotive, shipbuilding and mechanical industries.
Find and buy arc welding (stick or arc welding) machines from verified suppliers on IndustrySearch. An arc welding machine welds metals by forming an electric arc between a consumable flux-coated metal electrode and the workpiece metals.
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Arc welding uses a fusion welding process whereby an electric arc melts and joins metals.
What temperature does it take to melt metals? Well, a whopping 3500 °C and an arc welder can generate this intense heat with power sourced from either an AC or DC supply.
Well, for a start there are two very distinct categories of arc welder and electrode methods – consumable and non-consumable.
An arc welder can be used for erecting steel constructions, building pipelines, repairing heavy machinery and a host of equally heavy-duty processes requiring an unbreakable connection between metals.
The cheapest arc welders cost as little as $220. However, decent, reliable welders are more in the region of $1,400 with top models offering Rolls Royce welding specs costing around $4,000.
Arc welding is a skilled profession requiring proper education and training via a certified course in conjunction with authorised workplace health and safety training.
Most popular Arc Welder suppliers and brands on IndustrySearch are Diverseco, Wilson's Industrial Sales, WeldQuip Group, Kemppi Australia.