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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.
Stick (SMAW) Arc welding is a a manual process using a flux coated consumable electrode with a metal rod at the core. Alternating current or direct current forms an arc between the electrode and the base metal creates the required heat. In the United States it is the most common method used.