This category contains articles about some basics of the flux-cored arc welding process, with information on the advantages, principles of the process. A couple of articles talk about the equipment used in FCAW welding.
Flux-cored arc welding is a variation of gas metal arc welding (GMAW). In fact, the only feature that makes it distinct from the GMAW is the flux-cored wire that is used as the filler as well as electrode. As the name suggests, the flux-cored wire is cored with flux. It is a tubular electrode, with a … Read more
Flux cored arc welding has several advantages over other commonly used welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW. This article discusses a few of those advantages. At the end, a few disadvantages of this process have also been discussed. The main advantage of flux-cored arc welding process over GTAW and SMAW is its’ higher deposition rate. … Read more
Flux-cored arc welding or tubular electrode welding is a variation of GMAW welding. It has some advantages over MIG welding such as improved arc action, improved weld metal properties, and a better weld appearance in general. In this process, the electrode is tubular in construction. The electrode is ‘cored’ with flux, hence the name flux-cored. FCAW, … Read more
Flux-cored Arc Welding Cables In flux-cored arc welding, cables and connectors are used to connect the power source to the welding gun and to the work. These cables are normally made of copper. The cable consists of hundreds of wires that are enclosed in an insulated casing of natural or synthetic rubber. The cable that … Read more