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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.
Different Types of Welding... 1  TIG, Stick , Mig make up most of it. 2  The video below is an example of tig welding. 3  video shows example of both tig and stick welding with one small welding machine. 4  mig welding video. 5  overview of different types of welding. 6  stick welding certification test tips.