A standard welding nozzle matching the wire diameter is used as the electrode on the hot end, while a metal build plate serves as the other electrode. As you can imagine, getting the build plate ...

Electrode rods are labeled with ... the excess bits of slag with the chipping hammer and wire brush. While experts recommend holding the welding rod at a 10- to 15-degree angle that points forward ...

FCAW equipment includes a constant voltage power source, wire electrode, wire feeder, welding gun, and, if appropriate, a shielding gas. Understanding the basic theory and process of FCAW is essential ...

[Illya Tsemenko] decided to build his own thermocouples from bare wire ... and knocked together a quick welding rig using a PC power supply and graphite electrode from a powertool.