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Chapter 10 from the Welding Handbook, Ninth Edition, Volume 2, “Welding Processes, Part 1,” has been selected by the AWS Product Development Committee as a service to industry professionals. This chapter describes the electroslag welding (ESW) process and its process variation, consumable guide electroslag welding (ESW-CG). The narrow groove electroslag welding technique is also described. The discussion addresses the fundamentals of the process, equipment, materials, process capabilities, typical applications and uses, inspection and weld quality, economics, and safe practices.

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