welding types

What Are The Three Types Of Welding Electrodes? The three primary categories of electrodes—cellulose, rutile, and basic (low-hydrogen)—obtain their name from the coating type. What are the types of welding electrodes? Bare Electrodes. Light Coated Electrodes. Shielded Arc or Heavy Coated Electrodes. Functions of Shielded Arc or Heavy Coated Electrodes. Tungsten Electrodes. Direct Current Arc