Shielded metal arc welding is one of the most widely used welding processes due to its versatility, portability and low cost equipment. Thanks to this process, you will not have to purchase any type of shielding gas. Shielded metal arc welding can be used in any welding position as long as your rod can reach the area being welded. If there is a difficult or hard to reach spot, you can bend your cane to reach the spot better. “The process allows welding in confined spaces and in various positions with few problems” (Austin). For example, if I wanted to weld a pipe close to a wall, I could bend my rod to fit between the wall and the