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Well, first of all it's entirely possible to weld with ac as well. But if you want dc it's usually accomplished with diodes in something called a bridge rectifier.

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Q: How it is convert from ac to dc in normal welding machine?
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What component of a welding machine changes AC current to DC current?

Yes, it is normal for a welding machine to convert AC voltage to a DC voltage.


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What type of welding can you do with an ac welding machine?

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What would happen if you use 6010 welding rod on an AC welding machine?

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What is the difference between ac arc and dc arc welding?

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