Stick welding, also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), is a versatile and widely used welding process that employs a consumable electrode coated in flux to join metals.
The process involves striking an electric arc between the electrode and the base metal, generating intense heat that melts the electrode and the metal surfaces together.
The flux coating produces a shielding gas and slag, which protect the weld from contamination and oxidation during the cooling process.