Home/Technical Glossary/Step Welding Step Welding Step (Indirect) Welding is often used when the workpieces are configured in such a way that only one side of the workpiece is accessible with an electrode, or there is a large thermal imbalance. The welding current flows from the first electrode, through the workpiece, through the area of the weld, through the other workpiece and into the other electrode. For more information about the resistance welding process read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding.