A fabricator that needs to weld thick plate in as few passes as possible often will turn to submerged arc welding (SAW), a legacy process that has dominated heavy fabrication for decades. Variations ...

A skilled welder works on a large curved steel component inside a busy fabrication shop. Bright welding arcs and sparks highlight the precision process used to join thick steel plates for heavy-duty ...

Working side by side, fabricators weld thick steel plates along the base of a massive hopper assembly. The controlled welding process ensures strong fusion, structural stability, and long lasting ...