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Stick Weld Repair (SMAW)

Here in Tampa Bay our welders are familiar with a weld called stick welding. Although this weld has many formal names such as (MMAW) Manual Metal Arc Welding or (SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding. It is more commonly known as stick welding. Stick welding is very versatile allowing you to weld in high winds or even rain. The other types of welding use a gas and in high winds the gas gets blown away leaving your welds contaminated. This type of weld can have a long ground so you are able weld from a farther distance with having to haul the entire machine. Great for metals that are dirty or rusty. Works better with thicker metals but can sometimes be used on thinner metals. Stick welding can be difficult for beginners. Without the proper knowledge trying to lay down a weld can be fairly difficult. Because stick welding is versatile it allows for more welding options of different metals and the ability to switch between different types of metal with ease. Welding things such as iron, nickel, aluminium, and steel. Give us a call today and we’ll see if stick welding is meant for you and the project you want completed.

using stick welding to fuse the parts together