an anode bar for utilization during the production of molten metal by electrolysis is produced from a metal sleeve , a metal rod and a metal ring . the metal rod is placed in internal telescopic relationship to both the sleeve and the ring with an end of the rod being positioned at least partially within an opening of the ring to define therewith a cavity . the ring and sleeve are welded together , the rod end and ring are welded together , and during the welding of the rod end and the ring , the cavity is at least partially filled with the weld .