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    7/15/24, 5:21 PM FCAW-S vs FCAW-G!

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     Date: June 13, 2021 Author: Thanh Nguyen Le  0 Comments


    A. FCAW-S:
    FCAW-S: Self-shielded, flux-cored wires, are often described as “a stick electrode that is
    inside out”. Just like covered or stick electrodes, they rely solely on their slag system and
    the gases produced from chemical reactions in the arc to protect the molten metal from
    the atmosphere.

    The flux ingredients in the core perform multiple functions, which include:

    1) They deoxidize and denitrify the molten metal.

    2) Forms a protective slag, which also shapes the bead and can hold molten metal out-of-
    position.

    3) Adds alloying elements to the weld metal to produce desired mechanical properties.

    4) Affects welding characteristics (i.e. deep penetration characteristics and high


    deposition rates).

    You can think of the FCAW-S process as a productivity extension of stick (i.e., manual)
    welding, providing much higher deposition rate capabilities with a semi-automatic
    process for almost all the same applications as stick electrodes are used.

    They are very popular for outdoor welding, as there is no need for an external shielding
    gas (where the gas can easily be blown away by wind and result in porosity with gas-
    shielded processes).

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    6–FCAW-S-Process

    B. FCAW-G:
    FCAW-G: Gas-shielded, flux-cored wires use both a slag system and an external
    shielding gas to protect the arc from the atmosphere. The two most common types of
    shielding gas used are 100% carbon dioxide (CO2), or a 75 – 85% argon (Ar) / balance
    CO2 mix (with 75%Ar / 25% CO2 the most popular).

    These wires are often described as “double shielded” electrodes. Like self-shielded
    wires, the core ingredients produce a slag, add the desired alloying elements to the weld
    metal and affect the welding characteristics. However, they do not provide any
    protection from the atmosphere, but rather the FCAW-G process relies completely on an
    external shielding gas around the arc to do this.

    In addition, the use of shielding gas greatly improves the operator appeal and usability
    of these wires.

    6–FCAW-G-Process

    Document refer:

    https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-za/support/welding-solutions/Pages/shielded-flux-
    cored-electrodes.aspx
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    https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/flux-cored-arc-welding-fcaw

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