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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.
Laser Types Each type of laser used in welding applications has positives and negatives and different cost structures. Some applications can be performed by any laser; some are so complex or specialized that only one type of laser is appropriate. The most common types today are CO 2, Nd:YAG, fiber, and disk lasers.