Welding processes that are commonly used on a daily basis:

1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Stick Welding

• Uses a consumable electrode coated in flux.

• Common in construction and repair work.

• Produces slag that must be chipped away.

2. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – MIG Welding

• Uses a wire electrode and shielding gas.

• Easy to learn and widely used in manufacturing.

• Ideal for welding thin to medium-thickness metals.

3. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – TIG Welding

• Uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode.

• Provides high-quality, precise welds.

• Requires more skill and is commonly used for stainless steel and aluminum.

4. Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

• Similar to MIG but uses a tubular wire filled with flux.

• Works well in outdoor and windy conditions.

• Produces strong welds with deep penetration.

5. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

• Uses a continuous wire electrode under a blanket of flux.

• High deposition rates and deep penetration.

• Used in heavy-duty industrial applications.

6. Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

• Similar to TIG welding but with a constricted plasma arc.

• Used for precision welding on thin metals.

• Common in aerospace and high-tech industries.