Flux Cored Arc Welding
Similar to manual metal arc welding except that the consumable is a flux-filled tube (0.9 to 3.2mm diameter)
DC only (100-500A, 16-40V, 2-20kW)
Metal-cored wire can be bent (unlike MMA sticks where the flux will spall) and is often supplied in a reel
- long lengths of continuous weld possible
- gas shielding may be used