OPERATION
common used method whereby the wire electrode is fed continuously down the welding
torch through to and exiting the contact tip. The wire touches the work piece and causes a
short circuit the wire heats up and begins to form a molten bead, the bead separates from
the end of the wire and forms a droplet that is transferred into the weld pool. This process is
repeated about 100 times per second, making the arc appear constant to the human eye.
Principles of welding
Short Circuit Transfer - Short circuit transfer is the most common used method whereby
the wire electrode is fed continuously down the welding torch through to and exiting the
contact tip. The wire touches the work piece and causes a short circuit the wire heats up
and begins to form a molten bead, the bead separates from the end of the wire and forms a
droplet that is transferred into the weld pool. This process is repeated about 100 times per
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