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1. What are welding rods?
   

   How are welding rods used? What are some types of welding rods? What are some factors to consider before purchasing welding rods? Thanks.

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   Asked by Qnostique from Bellwood, IL
   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Rods, also called wire or sticks, generally are made of a solid metal core surrounded by a flux. When electric current is passed through the rod creating an arc,the flux melts and vaporizes creating a gas envelope which reduces atmospheric contamination and makes maintaining the arc easier and more stable. As the rod is consumed, the metal melts and is deposited in molten puddle,usually just behind the direction of travel of the rod. There are a tremendous amount of things happening very quickly,but fascinating to learn about and discover.
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   Answered by Vince Murray Welding 29 Rocky Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, 845-724-3154 (Novice with 8 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   There is a large variety of welding rods. A welding rod is a filler material that helps to bond your materials together to form a strong joint. There are different rods for each welding technique. The rod that you need will depend on what type of alloy you are welding, how thick or thin is the alloy, what technique you are using (whether you are tigging, brazing, soldering etc).
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   Answered by Custom Welding Diversified 1983 SW Biltmore St, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34984, 772-879-6928 (Novice with 4 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Check this site:
   Also check your local Community College, usually they offer excellent classes.
   
   Good luck.
   Links: www.hobartwelders.com
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   Answered by Absolute Training, LLC P.O. Box 33476, Las Vegas, NV, 89133, 702-530-6742 (Novice with 3 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   they are commonly called the "electrode". they are used to melt & bond 2 pieces of steel or aluminum together
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   Answered by Hulls Welding & Machine Shop 89 Willetsville Pike, Hillsboro, OH, 45133, 937-393-3969 (Novice with 5 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.