WHY SHOULD INCOMING SHS STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE TVL-SMAW?
All you need for stick welding is an arc welder, some electrodes, and a power source. This makes it ideal for jobs requiring mobility or not having access to a lot of equipment. Additionally, SMAW is relatively easy to learn and use; even beginners can quickly pick up on the basics with some practice and guidance. If you’re interested in welding and have wondered, “What is SMAW?” we’re here to help explain. SMAW stands for “shielded metal arc welding.” SMAW is a type of welding used in a variety of applications, including maintenance and repair, construction, industrial fabrication, and more. SMAW is one of the welding processes students learn in the Welding Technology program at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), in addition to GMAW, GTAW and FCAW. SMAW is one of the oldest types of welding, dating to 1890 when Charles L. Coffin patented the process. SMAW is a manual arc welding process that remains one of the most commonly used welding processes. It can be used for both repair...