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Having trouble with your SMAW? \u00a0Have no fear — Practical Welding Today\u00ae is here! \u00a0This article talks you through the SMAW process from start to finish and even includes a section on troubleshooting some of your more troublesome welds. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n

SMAW: A welder’s guide<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advice and troubleshooting tips for beginners<\/p>\n

By Harry Sadler
\nSeptember 15, 2009<\/p>\n

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common form of arc welding. However, creating a good weld is not always easy, especially for a beginner. Following a few simple tips as well as learning the common weld defect and how to fix them will have you on your way to laying quality SMAW welds.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"smaw-welders\"Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common form of arc welding. However, creating a good weld is not always easy, especially for a beginner. Unlike gas metal arc welding (GMAW), in which you basically point and shoot, SMAW requires a higher skill level and a mastery of certain techniques.<\/p>\n

By following a few simple tips, even beginners can learn how to spot common weld defects and fix them to create a high-quality weld.<\/p>\n

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Do you have any other practical SMAW tips that you’d like to share with the rest of the class? \u00a0Well, don’t keep them all to yourselves — post some below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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