ARC Welding Transformer

The transformer, housed in a welding machine, is used to convert the high-voltage input or, primary power, from the wall plug and this is usually from 208 to 600 volts, with a low alternating current (AC) from 15 to 55 amps.One of the most common types of arc welding is shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), which is also known as manual metal arc welding (MMAW) or stick welding. An electric current is used to strike an arc between the base material and a consumable electrode rod or stick.An arc welding machine is a device used for fusing metals. The machine emits an electrical arc from an electrode which melts metal or supplies filler into a joint between two pieces of metal. To produce the temperatures up to 3,600ºC needed to fuse metals, arc welding machines consume significant quantities of energy.