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103a-bA Flashcards

1
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To protect yourself from electrical shock when welding you must ensure that all that equipment is properly __________.

A

Grounded

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2
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What are the first two signs of oxygen deficiency?

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A) Euphoria
B) Dizziness

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3
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What sheet of filter plate do AWS and CSA recommend as the minimum.
A) #2
B) #10
C) #11
D)#14

A

B) #10

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What is the primary function of shielding gas?

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To shield the molten weld metal from atmospheric contamination

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5
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List the two outputs produced by common welding sources

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CC- constant current
CV- constant voltage

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6
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Flowmeters control the __________ a shield and gas to the gun nozzle

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Rate of flow

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7
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What should your protective clothing characteristics be when welding with GMAW and why?

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Clothing should be dark tightly knit 100% cotton to reduce reflected light radiation, and promote fire resistance.

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8
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Is it advisable to weld with any are quoting process under wet weather conditions? explain

A

If you protect yourself from electrical shock hazards by wearing rubber boots with dry socks, and gloves

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9
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Name the two toxic gases that the ultraviolet light from welding will produce.

A

Phosgene
Ozone

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10
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How might using children cast during welding affect air quality?

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Shielding gases in sufficient quantities, displace enough air to make the work area oxygen deficient.
Dizziness or euphoria is usually the first time of O2 deficiency.
Take precautions to ensure adequate breathing air is always supplied.

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11
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List the six essential equipment components always required to set up a wire feed outfit.

A

Power source
Wire feeder
Gun and cable assembly
Spooled, filler wire
Shielding gas
Gas control equipment

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12
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With three properties are wire feed welding power source ratings based on?

A

Amperage
Voltage
Duty cycle

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13
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What is the most common current that the wire processes use?
A) constant current -CC
B) constant voltage CV-(constant potential)
C) alternating current -AC
D) high frequency -hf

A

B) constant voltage CV-(constant potential)

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14
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A CV Power source increases or decreases the welding current to account for what?

A

Voltage Fluctuations

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15
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The voltage control presets the desired ________ on a CV power source.

A

arc length.

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16
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Why is a constant voltage constant speed system preferred over constant current voltage sensing systems
A) smoother arc characteristics, and consistent burn off rate
B) higher disposition rates
C) ark starting properties
D) the ability to have a longer stick out length for visibility

A

A) smoother arc characteristics, and consistent burn off rate

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17
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A CV power source increases or decreases the welding current to account for what?

A

Voltage fluctuations

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18
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The voltage control presets the desired ______ on a CV power source

A

Arc length

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19
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What my second constant current machine be equipped with to be used for wire processes?

A

Voltage sensing unit

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20
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What is the most common pole feed system?

A

Spool on the gun

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21
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Which system maintains our length by automatically adjusting the amperage output as the electrode extension changes?
A) constant speed wire feeder
B) voltage sensing wire feeder
C) dual head wire feeder
D) micro processor controlled wire feeder

A

A) constant speed wire feeder

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22
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List the five essential components of a typical air cooled gun

A

Gun body
Gas diffuser
Contact tube
Nozzle
Cable assembly including conduit & liner

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23
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What is the maximum weight you can get in a bulk drum

A

1000 lbs

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24
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How should you store unused wire or open filler metal packaging?
A) keep them covered and away from humid environments
B) loosely set to the side for easy access
C) stacked in a designated area on the floor
D) store all the filler metals so that they are readily available

A

A) keep them covered and away from a humid environment

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25
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List five identification factors that you would find listed on packaging

A

Classification
Wire size
Spool size
Batch number
Manufacturer

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26
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What are the five basic modes of metal transfer in wire feed processes?

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Short-circuiting transfer
Globular transfer
Spray transfer
Pulsed spray transfer
Modified short circuit transfer

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27
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What position position positions can short circuit metal transfer be used in
A) flat position
B) horizontal position
C) vertical downhill
D) all of the above

A

D) all of the above

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28
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Which mode of metal transfer is avoided with GMAW due to increased spatter and poor weld metal appearance
A) globular
B) short-circuiting
C) spray
D) pulsed spray

A

A) globular

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29
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What positions is spray arc metal transfer most used in
A) flat position only
B) horizontal, and flat position
C) vertical downhill position only
D) all positions

A

B) horizontal, and flat position

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30
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List six operating variables in a wire feed system, the impact welding quality

A

Inductance
Voltage
Amperage
Polarity
Electrode extension (stick out)
Slope

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31
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What does AWS stand for

A

American Welding Society

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32
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What does CSA stand for

A

Canadian Standards Association

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33
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What does the CSA recommend as the lightest shade to use for GMAW processes

A

Shade #10

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34
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List the 6 main components of wire feeding assembly

A
  1. Power Source
  2. Wire feeder compatible with power source
  3. Electrode Holder (gun) & cable assembly
  4. spooled filler wire
  5. Regulator/ flow metre
  6. cooling system if required
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35
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Describe what the Power Source does

A

The Power Source delivers current to the electrode and work piece to create an arc

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36
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Do most wire feed applications use DCRP or DCSP

A

DCRP

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37
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What are the two types of current common power sources might produce?

A

CC - Constant Current
CV - Constant Voltage

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38
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What does CC stand for and what is it equal to

A

Constant Current = Amperage

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39
Q

When H2O coolant system is being used what may the feeder control contain for operating the shielding gas, flow valve & H20 coolant flow valve?

A

Solenoids (electric control)

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40
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Shielding gasses are used to weld what type of steels using the GMAW, FCAW, MCAW methods?

A

Low carbon & low alloy steels

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41
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What is a shielding gas’s primary purpose?

A

To protect the molten weld metal from atmospheric contamination.

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42
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What are gun & cable assemblies rated by?

A

Their current carrying capacities.

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43
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What factors does the use of a shielding gas affect?

A

Arc stability
Metal Transfer Modes
Penetration

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44
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What is a combo regulator & flowmeter used for?

A

The reg reduces the gasses source pressure to a constant working pressure, while the flowmeter controls the rate of gas flow to the nozzle.

45
Q

When is a H20 cooling system used

A

For high current applications
Most often with fully automatic welders

46
Q

Who’s standards must welding power sources meet?

A

NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

47
Q

What are the 3 categories power sources are rated by?

A

Amperage
Voltage
Duty Cycle

48
Q

A machine is rated for 300 amps and 60% duty cycle.
Calculate the amperage it is rated for.

A

300 amps x 60% = 180amps

49
Q

A machine is rated for 300 amps and 60% duty cycle.
How long can it continuously run?

A

Run 6 min cool for 4 min
(calculations are always based on 10 min increments)

50
Q

Calculate the duty cycle of a machine that is rated for 300 amps but is ran at 60% of its max load.

A

300amps x 60% / 100 = duty cycle 1.8

51
Q

Explain Duty Cycle

A

How long the machine is running vs idling

52
Q

What does CV stand for

A

Constant Voltage

53
Q

What are the 3 terms that are used interchangeably in regards to power.

A

CV = CAV=CP
Constant Voltage
Constant Arc Voltage
Constant Potential

54
Q

What does a CV power source do?

A

It maintains the Arc Voltage during current stages when the wire short circuits then clears the short circuit smoothly back to the welding arc.

55
Q

What must be automatically supplied by a CV power source

A

Amperage- according to the wire feed rate

56
Q

Why does a CV power source automatically adjust the amperage as the wire feed rate is adjusted

A

controls the burn off rate

57
Q

A graph of a CC volt - amp curve described as drooping. Describe the weld and its functional characteristics.

A

erratic arc
uneven penetration
irregularity shaped weld deposit

58
Q

A graph of a CV volt - amp curve described as flat. What is its best benefit

A

It is self correcting and requires less skill to maintain a steady gun to work distance.

59
Q

When a CV power source is used with a constant speed wire feeder it maintains a nearly constant ________ during short circuit metal transfer.

A

Voltage

60
Q

CV machines can be used with what 4 wire processes

A

GMAW - mig
FACW - Flux core
MCAW - powdered metal core
SAW - submerged arc welding

61
Q

What are the 2 primary controls on a CV power source?

A

Wire feed rate
Voltage (arc length)

62
Q

On a CV power source, if you increase the wire feed rate what else is directly effected?

A

Amperage

63
Q

What are the 3 types of wire drive systems?

A

Push
Pull
Push-Pull

64
Q

What is the max feed distance of a wire push system?

A

15ft

65
Q

On a pull drive wire feed system were is the spool of wire?

A

On the gun, close to the contact tip

66
Q

What issue does a pull wire drive system overcome?

A

wire hangups that are frequent when pushing soft wire

67
Q

Is a Push wire drive system preferred for small or large diameter wire? Hard or soft?

A

Small & soft

68
Q

Does a push pull wire drive system work well with soft wire? Y/N

A

Yes

69
Q

Depending on manufacturers how far can a push pull wire drive system reach

A

≤ 50ft

70
Q

What 3 factors must you consider when choosing a wire feed system?

A

Type of wire needed
Where are you welding
Size and shape of the structure being welded

71
Q

What are the 5 main components of a Wire feed control/ drive unit?

A

Spindle - holds wire
Control unit
Variable speed electric motor
Drive roll assembly
accessories to maintain wire alignment

72
Q

What are the 2 switches most wire feeders have?

A

Jog
Purge

73
Q

What type of power supply does a voltage sensing wire feeder use?

A

CC

74
Q

What type of power supply does a constant speed wire feeder use?

A

CV

75
Q

If the gun is hooked up to the + on the power source what type of polarity is it?

A

Reverse Polarity

76
Q

If the gun is hooked up to the - on the power source what type of polarity is it?

A

Straight Polarity

77
Q

What does a voltage sensing wire feeder use to sense the arc voltage?

A

a pick up lead

78
Q

What does the drive roll assembly do?

A

Moves the wire through the cable liner to the gun head

79
Q

Describe the ideal roll assembly combination of pressure/slip

A

Enough pressure to feed the wire smoothly, but would slip if a problem occurs in the gun or cable assembly.

80
Q

Name the 4 Drive roll systems

A

Knurled
Angled
V-Grooved
U- Grooved

81
Q

Which of the 4 drive roll systems:
used with solid wires
provides 3 point contact

A

V-Grooved

82
Q

Which of the 4 drive roll systems:
Used with hollow wires
used for max drive force & min pressure

A

Knurled

83
Q

Which of the 4 drive roll systems:
used with solid & soft wires
provides 3 point contact

A

U-Grooved

84
Q

How are welding guns rated?

A

By their current carrying capacity

85
Q

How are welding guns rated for
0-199 amps generally cooled

A

Air

86
Q

How are welding guns rated for
200-750 amps generally cooled

A

H20

87
Q

What are the 6 main Air cooled gun components?

A

Gun Body
Gas diffuser
contact tube/tip
nozzle
cable assembly
conduit and liner

88
Q

What are contact tubes/tips usually made of?

A

copper or copper alloys

89
Q

what is the main function of the contact tube/ tip?

A

To transfer the electrical current from the electrode to the wire to the weld zone

90
Q

What is the function of the nozzle?

A

Directs the shielding gas onto the weld zone

91
Q

What does using shielding gas prevent?

A

atmospheric contamination

92
Q

What is often inside the nozzle?

A

A sleeve of insulating material to prevent contact between the nozzle and the wire.

93
Q

What functions does the cable assembly fufill?

A

a flexible means of transmitting the welding current, shielding gasses & filler metals to the weld zone.

94
Q

Explain the term helical

A

wound up like a spring

95
Q

What type of wire is a helical SS or mild steel liner recommended for.

A

Hard wires

96
Q

What are the liners made of that are meant for soft wires like AL and Cu.

A

Nylon
teflon
plastic
As they are smooth and help the wire feed smoothly

97
Q

Explain Cast

A

The circles diameter of one loop of wire (max 10’) when cut from the spool & laid out unrestrained on a flat surface

98
Q

Define: Consumable Electrode Wire

A

Filler wire that is consumed into the molten weld

99
Q

Define Composite Electrode

A

Multi component filler metal electrodes eg stranded wire, hollow tubes, covered wire MCAW uses these

100
Q

Define Flux

A

a material that prevents formation of oxides or other undesirable substances in the molten metal or on the solid metal surface

101
Q

Does Flux remove oxides and other undesirable substances from the weld?

A

Yes it dissolves them or facilitates the removal of them from the weld zone.

102
Q

Define Helix

A

A corkscrew effect exhibited by a ring of filler wire when on a flat surface unrestrained
- if both ends lie flat - no helix
- if even 1 end is raised
- the distance from the surface its sitting on to the raised end is the helix

103
Q

Who is ISO

A

International Organization for Standardization

104
Q

Define Mechanical Property

A

a metals ability to resist an applied force.

105
Q

What are 3 mechanical Properties

A

tensile strength
ductility
fracture toughness

106
Q

Define Cast

A

When wire is spun onto a spool has a permanent deformation known as cast

107
Q

If you had a hard and a soft wire which would have less cast?

A

The Hard wire

108
Q
A

Welder 1 (21 decks)

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