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1 Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) - also known as stick welding or electric welding, uses an electrode that has flux, the protectant for the puddle, around it. 2  The electrode holder holds the electrode as it slowly melts away. 3  Slag protects the weld puddle from atmospheric contamination.
The most common types of welding include: Gas Metal Arc (GMAW). This common process, often referred to as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, is carried out by automatically feeding a consumable metal electrode and shielding gas through the nozzle of a torch. In this process, the electrode is also the filler.