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You know how frustrating it is to find an undercut in your work, but what exactly is undercutting in the welding process, and how does it happen?A common occurrence even among professionals, an undercut can lead to diminished joint strength and unsafe structures. Welding requires precision and care to achieve the desired results, and undercutting is one of the most recurrent defects in welding.In this post, I'll provide a complete overview of what undercutting is, the different types, causes and …

Stick welding is an informal way of referring to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), manual electrode welding, manual arc welding, manual metal arc welding (MMA), or flux-shielded arc welding. Regardless of what you call it, this method is typically the first welding process taught to a person when they start training. Stick welding is easier to learn than other types of welding and requires a less expensive and simpler setup for those who don't want to deal with a gas tank. A bit …