[TheForge] Welding

[terry l. ridder]

hello;

comments intermixed below.

On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Steve Hurlock wrote:

>
> What are the advantages of DC versus AC arc welding?
>
> Thanks, Steve
>

from my miller electric book
     * Easier out-of-position welding
     * Easier starts
     * Less arc outages and sticking
     * Less spatter (better looking welds)
     * Easier to learn "how to weld" in DC mode than in AC
     * Welds thinner materials better
     * Smoother arc
>

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terry l. ridder ><>