hitsauselektrodi
A hitsauselektrodi, or welding electrode, is a consumable component used in various arc welding processes. Its primary function is to conduct the electric current necessary to create the arc and melt the base metal and filler material, forming a weld. Electrodes are typically made of metal, often steel, and can be coated with flux. The flux coating plays a crucial role by producing shielding gases to protect the molten weld pool from atmospheric contamination, stabilizing the arc, and adding alloying elements to the weld metal.
Different types of welding electrodes exist, tailored to specific welding processes and base materials. For instance,