What is stick welding?

 Stick welding  is also known as shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) or manual metal arc welding(MMA)  . Stick welding is an arc welding process in which coalescence of metals is produced by heat from an electric arc that is maintained between the tip of a consumable covered electrode and the surface of the base metal in the joint being welded.

Stick welders are used in small welding shop, by the homeowner, by the farmer for repair of equipment – as well as industrial fabrication applications, structural steel erection and other commercial metals joining. All common materials can be welded with a stick machine, be sure to select the appropriate stick electrode for the material being welded.