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Welded Joint Design and Production

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Figure 3.8 Self-shielded FCAW. (Courtesy of The Lincoln
Electric Company.)

Figure 3.9 Gas-shielded FCAW. (Courtesy of The Lincoln Electric
Company.)

supplied shielding gas. In many cases, CO is used, although other gas
2
mixtures may be used, for example, argon/CO mixtures. Both types of
2
flux-cored arc welding are capable of delivering weld deposits that meet
the quality and mechanical property requirements for most structure
applications. In general, the fabricator will utilize the process that offers
the greatest advantages for the particular environment. Self-shielded

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