Flux-core welding
Why does flux-core welding not need gas?
Quick answer
Flux-core welding needs no bottled gas — the hollow wire's flux core generates its own shield as it deposits.
Gas or shielding detail
Self-shielded wire is wind-proof by design. Dual-shield variants add a CO2 bottle for production speeds — read the wire spec sheet.
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