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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 …