shielded metal-arc welding

[′shēl·dəd ¦med·əl ′ärk ′weld·iŋ]

(metallurgy)

Arc welding in which heating with an electric arc between the electrode and the work produces fusion of the electrode covering which shields the work.

shielded metal-arc welding

Welding which utilizes the heat produced by an arc between a covered metal electrode and the work.

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