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  • Welder in a blue uniform and protective helmet using shielded metal arc welding to join metal pieces, with bright sparks and smoke visible at the welding point.
    welding
    / Basic principles of welding

    In fusion welding the flux has a protective role in facilitating a controlled reaction of the metal and then preventing oxidation by forming a blanket over the molten material. Fluxes can be active and help in the process or inactive and simply protect the surfaces during…

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    In fusion welding the flux has a protective role in facilitating a controlled reaction of the metal and then preventing oxidation by forming a blanket over the molten material. Fluxes can be active and help in the process or inactive and simply protect the surfaces during…

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