The major advantages of the SAW or submerged arc welding process are:

1. high quality metal weld.

2. extremely high speed and deposition rate

3. smooth, uniform finished weld with no spatter.

4. little or no smoke.

5. no arc flash, thus minimal need for protective clothing.

6. high utilization of electrode wire.

7. easy automation for high-operator factor.

8. normally, no involvement of manipulative skills.