LHome > FAQ
FAQ

2016-02-02

Flux-cored arc welding

Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process. FCAW requires a continuously-fed consumable tubular electrode containing a flux and a constant-voltage or, less commonly, a constant-current welding power supply. An externally supplied shielding gas is sometimes used, but often the flux itself is relied upon to generate the necessary protection from the atmosphere.

The process is widely used in construction because of its high welding speed and portability.

FCAW was first developed in the early 1950s as an alternative to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). The advantage of FCAW over SMAW is that the use of the stick electrodes used in SMAW is unnecessary. This helped FCAW to overcome many of the restrictions associated with SMAW.

  • 2016-02-02

    Oxy-fuel welding and cutting

    Oxy-fuel welding (commonly called oxyacetylene welding, oxy welding, or gas welding in the U.S.) and oxy-fuel cutting a...

  • 2016-02-02

    Uses

    Oxy-gas torches are or have been used for: * Welding metal: see below. * Cutting metal: see below. * Also, oxy-hydrogen...

  • 2016-02-02

    Apparatus

    The apparatus used in gas welding consists basically of an oxygen source and a fuel gas source (usually cylinders), two...

  • 2016-02-02

    Fuels

    Oxy-fuel processes may use a variety of fuel gases, the most common being acetylene. Other gases that may be used are p...

  • 2016-02-02

    The role of oxygen

    Oxygen is not the fuel. It is what chemically combines with the fuel to produce the heat for welding. This is called 'o...

  • 2016-02-02

    Types of flame

    The welder can adjust the oxy-acetylene flame to be carbonizing (aka reducing), neutral, or oxidizing. Adjustment is ma...

  • 2016-02-02

    Flux-cored arc welding

    Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process. FCAW requires a continuously...

Thank you for your support and we look forward to being your long-term supplier for welding cutting equipment. We will continue our efforts to offer you great products and support.

Get in touch with us !

DESIGN BY: ZIYUEWEB.COM