A process by which metals are joined by an arc or arcs between a bare metal electrode or electrodes and the work. shielding is supplied by a granular, fusible material usually brought to the work from a flux hopper.
An arc-welding process resulting from heat from an arc drawn between a bare metal electrode and the work; the arc is shielded by a blanket of granular, fusible metal on the work; pressure is not used.
