10. Glossary

Arc électrique; electric arc

Hot plasma acting as a heat source for fusion during the welding operation.

Flux-cored wire; flux-cored electrode

A family of filler wires containing a flux that modifies the characteristics of the process, the molten bath and the welded joint.

Metal transfer mode

How the filler metal is deposited on the substrate through the electric arc.

Soudage ; welding

Permanent assembly technique ensuring continuity of material between several parts.

Semi-automatic welding; MIG (Metal Inert Gas)/MAG (Metal Activ Gas)/GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

Gas-shielded metal arc welding process used to assemble metal parts.