Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) may appear fairly uncomplicated—after all, what other welding process can boast a rod, a stinger, and a power source only? But as many wily weld veterans can attest, ...

While the welding industry acknowledges that flat/horizontal, in-position welding is preferred, sometimes out-of-position welding is necessary. When you are welding a very large piece that cannot be ...