self-shielded flux-cored welding

The flux cored welding electrodes limit brittleness of flux cored arc welds, particularly in thick weld deposits.

Embodiments of flux cored welding electrodes and methods of use thereof are disclosed.

The system is suitable for MIG and flux core welding applications, and may further include an optional gas supply for a shielding gas.

With electrode negative connection, the torch is connected to the negative pole and the material to be welded to the positive pole of the power source; this type of connection is only used in welding with tubular wire (FLUX).