A welding process producing coalescence of metals with molten slag which melts the filler metal and the surfaces of the work to be welded. The molten weld pool is shielded by the slag, which moves along the full cross section of the joint as welding progresses.
glossary
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A substance which can?t be broken down into two other substances. Everything on Earth is a combination of such elements, of which there are only 103.
The percentage of time during a time period that a power source can be operated at rated output without overheating. Based on a ten minute cycle.
A force exerted by a moving body on a resistance member, usually in a relatively short time interval.
The preparation of the edges of the joint members, by cutting, cleaning, plating or other means.