Welding
Joining metals by melting/fusing.
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Welding Basics
Core welding terms for students and fabricators.
construction welding trades
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Electrode
Conductor that carries current to the arc.
Arc
Electric discharge used to melt metal.
MIG
Metal inert gas / wire-feed welding process.
TIG
Tungsten inert gas welding for precision work.
Stick welding
SMAW using a consumable coated electrode.
Base metal
Metal being welded.
Filler metal
Metal added to the weld joint.
Bead
Deposit of weld metal in a pass.
Slag
Nonmetallic byproduct covering some welds.
Porosity
Gas pockets that weaken a weld.
Penetration
Depth of fusion into the base metal.
PPE for welding
Helmet, gloves, jacket, respiratory protection.
Joint
Configuration where pieces meet (butt, lap, tee).