Earth Clamp 

The earth clamp is a device used to close the electrical circuit between the welding power source and the object being welded by means of an earth cable. Connecting the electrode holder clamp to the earth clamp and the earth clamp to the power source creates an electrical connection between the electrode and the base material. Using the maximum welding current in amps as a guide, select the cable segment and length. Specialized components are sometimes built into welding power sources to improve the user experience. Anti-stick, hot-start, and arc-force devices are outlined. The arc force device helps transmit droplets of molten from the electrode to the raw product without short-circuiting the electrode and weld pool.

An excessive resistance in the welding circuit, which is typically caused by grounding the work clamp improperly or insufficiently, is the source of the heat that users are currently experiencing as a result of welding. The higher resistance has a detrimental impact on the amount of welding current that can be drawn from the power source. In the event that the bolt comes loose, the clamp force will be reduced. Lose bolts are more than simply an annoyance; they can also be dangerous. An operation may begin leaking the bolt may break, fluid or gas, gear may be destroyed, or a catastrophic accident may occur if the joint is not retightened immediately.