A group of welding processes which produces coalescence at temperatures essentially below the melting point of the base materials being joined, without the addition of a brazing filler metal. Pressure may of may not be used.

A joining process using a filler metal with a liquidus less than 840 øF and below the solidus of the base metal.

The arc transfer is very consistent.

A necessary feature in welding power sources used for short circuiting arc welding. Slope Control reduces the short circuiting current each time the electrode touches the weld puddle.

A weld defect where slag is entrapped in the weld metal before it can float to the surface.