SMAW Benefits & Limitations
The benefits of using SMAW are:
- Simple welding process
- Inexpensive
- Portable
- Can be used in cramp places
- Can be used with most common alloys
The limitations are:
- The welding is slow compare to SAW or GMAW
- Slag must be thoroughly clean, especially on multi-pass welds
SMAW is a good choice when doing repairs in a cramp place.