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What is the purpose of shielding in welding?

To protect molten metal from contamination.

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  1. To protect molten metal from contamination ✔
  2. To make the arc louder
  3. To speed up cooling

Why: Shielding keeps the melting metals from being contaminated or oxidized by the surrounding air.

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Answer: To protect molten metal from contamination. Shielding keeps the melting metals from being contaminated or oxidized by the surrounding air.

  1. Welding en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding
    Welding processes use some form of shielding to protect the melting metals from being contaminated or oxidized
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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