Upon completing this lesson, you will be able to describe shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and identify equipment, procedures, and methods used in successful SMAW operations. • Describe the operating principles behind shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) • List equipment commonly used in SMAW • Explain how to strike and sustain a welding arc • Explain how to control weld crater formation and overcome arc blow • Describe various welding electrodes and their uses • Discuss American Welding Society (AWS) symbol representation for electrodes • Identify various welding positions commonly used in SMAW
