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In shielded arc welding

A. Large electrode is used

B. Welding rod coated with slag is used

C. Welding rod coated with fluxing material is used

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding, is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld.

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  1. Mehul Rabari
    Mehul Rabari :
    5 years ago

    flux material is the carbonates and silicate which melt during welding process and prevent the weld from oxidization process and from foreign gases

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