Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / "stick")
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Principles, process variables
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polarity, work angle, travel angle,
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arc length, travel speed
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Equipment setup, striking an arc
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Advantages, limitations, troubleshooting
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Electrode classifications
Minimum time requirement: 2 hours. (20% classroom, 80% shop)
Application activities in the classroom as well as the shop.
Example of a page included in the Student/Reference Manual
