Piping Welding Basics. Piping welding is the backbone of power plants, refineries, chemical industries, and oil & gas pipelines. 1 Common Piping Welding Processes. SMAW (Stick Welding) - Most common for site work, pipelines, shutdowns GTAW (TIG Welding) - Root pass for high-quality, defect-free welds GMAW/FCAW - Fast deposition, used in fabrication shops SAW - Used for large-diameter pipe seams in industries Each process has its own purpose choosing the right one ensures weld integrity. 2 Pipe W

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