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Other kinds of welding. Some kinds of welding do not use an electric arc. They might use a flame, electricity without an arc, an energy beam, or physical force. The most common type of welding that does not use an arc is called gas welding.
For efficient welding the power source should provide controlled arc. characteristic necessary for a particular job. In one case a forceful deeply penetrating. arc may be required, while in another case, a soft less panetrating arc may be. necessary to avoid ``burn through''. The welding process will also require a. particular type of power source. Table 1.1 gives the power source required for. widely used welding process.