Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a joining process in which an electric arc is created between a continuously fed electrode and the workpiece to be welded. The powdered flux surrounds and coats the arc and, once molten, provides electrical conductivity between the metal being joined and the electrode. It also produces a protective gas shield and slag to protect the weld area.
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Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
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