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Arc length
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The distance from which the electrode is from the base metal while you're welding.
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Arc length
The distance from which the electrode is from the base metal while you're welding.
Electrode
Electrodes come either covered with flux, or just bare wire. In the field an electrode is called a "rod" in stick welding, and "wire" for MIG and Flux Cored Arc Welding.
Stinger
What we call the ELECTRODE HOLDER in the shop or field.
Bead
The deposited filler metal on and in the work surface when the wire or electrode is melted and fused into the steel.
GMAW
Gas Metal Arc Welding