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Describe and explain the principles of operation of SAW
SAW uses an electric arc established between a continuously fed bare metal consumable electrode or electrodes and the work. Shielding is provided by a granular, useable flux material usually brought to the work area using a flux fled system.
What positions can SAW be used in?
a) flat position only
b) flat and horizontal positions
c) flat and vertical positions
d) flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
b) flat and horizontal positions
Name 4 types of materials that SAW can be used on.
carbon
alloy steels
stainless steels
nickel alloy
List 7 basic equip components required for SAW set up briefly explain the functions
- The welding power source provides welding current
- The welding head assembly includes the wire feeder, torch assembly and travel carriage (machine and auto operation)
- The fixtures and positions position the work piece for welding
- Spooled filler wire provides shielding, shapes the bead and allows alloys to be added
- The flux provides shielding, shapes the bead and allows alloys to be added
- the flux feed and recovery equip conveys flux to the weld zone and collects unused flux
- The work lead completes the welding current circuit to the work piece
What are the advantages of using a screw type work clamp with SAW
- it provides a strong and positive contact to the work
it minimizes heat build up
What type of output slope do SAW power sources use?
a) CC
b) CV
c) variable potential
d) CC & CV
d) CC & CV
What duty cycle rating is recommended for most SAW power sources
a) 40%
b) 60%
c) 80%
d) 100%
d) 100%
SAW may be used in the semi automatic or automatic operation modes
true/ False
True
What is the advantage of using an ac power source for SAW?
a) It uses less power than DC equip
b) the arc is more stable than dc current
c) it minimizes arc blow with multiple wire setups
d) AC power sources have higher duty cycle ratings than dc machines
c) it minimizes arc blow with multiple wire setups
What will usually result if the drive roll pressure is set to low
a) the wire electrode will slip and feed erratically
b) the wire can pile up inside the wire feed unit
c) the wire will stub the work piece
d) the wire will freeze to the work piece
a) the wire electrode will slip and feed erratically
How will the arc react if the flux layer is to shallow?
a) the weld bead will appear rough and ropy
b) the weld bead will have worm holes in it
c) the weld will be flashing and will likely result in porosity
d) the space between two unrestrained loops of wire
d) the space between two unrestrained loops of wire
Which is helix:
a) straightening of the wire before it enters the drive roll assembly
b) the diameter of a single loop of wire
c) the turning action of the wire as it unrolls
d) the space between 2 unrestrained loops of wire
d) the space between 2 unrestrained loops of wire
What type of drive rolls are normally used with SAW?
a) angled
b) U-groove
c) flat or smooth faced
d) knurled or V-groove
d) knurled or V-groove
What type of wire feed set up is used with CV power sources?
a) constant speed
b) voltage sensing
c) amperage sensing
d) arc force controlled
a) constant speed
List 6 of the main SAW operating variables and their effects.
- amperage controls penetration and rate of deposit
- Voltage affects arc length
- Travel speed affects the penetration and well bead profile
- Electrode diameter has a direct effect on the weld bead shape, depth of penetration and weld metal deposition rates
- Electrode extension affects rate of metal deposition and affects rate of metal deposition rates
- Electrode extension affects rate of metal deposition and affects flux layer depth
- Width and dept of flux layer has an influence on arc action, bead appearance and weld metal soundness
To increase arc length when you are welding with SAW, you would
a) use a longer contact tip
b) increase WFS
c) increase arc voltage
d) use a shorter contact tip
c) increase arc voltage
When using SAW an increase in the arc voltage produces
a) wider arc stream and shallower penetration
b) wider arc stream and deeper penetration
c) narrower arc stream and shallower penetration
d) narrower arc stream and deeper penetration
a) wider arc stream and shallower penetration
When is DCEN used with SAW
a) when deeper penetration is required
b) when welding on nonferrous materials
c) when shallower penetration is required
d) for applications requiring more than 1500 amps
c) when shallower penetration is required
Why are wire cast and helix requirements placed in CSA and AWS specifications for SAW filler metals?
They ensure that the electrode wire will feed smoothly to the weld zone
What diameters are SAW electrode wires available in?
a) 1/16” - 1/4”
b) 3/32” - 3/8”
c) 1/8” - 1/2”
d) 5/32” - 3/4”
a) 1/16” - 1/4”
What is the main difference between the CSA and AWS classification system
a) CSA uses the imperial system to measure tensile strength values
b) AWS uses the metric system to measure tensile strength values
c) CSA uses the metric system to measure tensile strength values
d) AWS uses yield strength values, while the CSA uses tensile strength values in their classification system,
c) CSA uses the metric system to measure tensile strength values
Interpret the AWS classification for
F7AZ-EL12K
a) F
b) 7
c) A
d) Z
e) E
f) L
g) 12
h) K
F7AZ-EL12K
a) F - flux
b) 7 - min tensile strength of 70,000 psi
c) A - as welded condition
d) Z - no impact properties specified
e) E - electrode
f) L - low Mg content
g) 12 - nominal carbon content (0.12%)
h) K - made from full killed steel
Interpret the CSA classification for the F49AZ- EM14K flux wire designation
a) F
b) 49
c) A
d)Z
e) E
f) M
g)14
h) K
F49AZ-EM14K
a) F - flux
b) 49 - min tensile strength of 490 mPa
c) A - as welded condition
d) Z - no impact properties specified
e) E - electrode
f) M - medium Mg content
g)14 - nominal carbon content ( 0.14%)
h) K - made from fully killed steel
Which type of flux can be re-used?
a) bonded
b) agglomerated
c) fused
d) rutile- based
c) fused
Which type of SAW flux is generally used for the addition of alloying elements?
a) active flux
b) fused flux
c) recycled flux
d) neutral flux
a) active flux
What should be done with SAW fluxes after they have become exposed to moisture?
a) they should be discarded
b) they should be dried or rebaked according to manufacturer specifications
c) they should only be used for non critical welds
d) they should be used at 35 arc volts or higher to allow moisture and gasses to escape the weld before solidification
b) they should be dried or rebaked according to manufacturer specifications
Name 4 processes related causes of an unstable arc
Any of the 4 following are correct
1. joint dirty with scale or rust
2. incorrect electrical stickout
3. insufficient flux coverage
4. to much wire cast or helix causing poor wire feed
5. worn contact tube
6. incorrect voltage/ amperage settings
Name 3 things you should check for when the wire feed motor operates but the wire fails to feed
- insufficient drive roll pressure
- incorrect drive rolls
- excessive pressure on wire spool brake
- drive rolls are dirty or clogged
- blockage in the liner or torch
- plugged wire guide tubes
Are higher deposition rates obtainable with the SAW process
Yes
Is SAW easily done in all positions?
No
Is SAW the only wire process to use AC current?
Yes, MCAW, FCAW, GMAW all use DC only
What does SAW stand for ?
Submerged Arc Welding
SAW used what type of flux?
a) flux fused to the consumable electrode
b) granular flux
c) paste
d) SAW doesn’t require flux
b) granular flux
Why was SAW so readily adopted in the industry?
a) high penetration capabilities
b) high deposition rates
c) high production rates
d) portability
c) high production rates
The use of flux with SAW is limited to flat and horizontal
T / F
True
What is another name for SAW?
Sub Arc
Is the following statement true or false?
SAW fuses metal with an electric current established between continuously fed bare metal consumable electrode(s). Shielding is provided by a granular fusible flux material usually brought to the work area with a flux feed system.
True
SAW flux must be carefully selected because it can influence:
a) arc stability
b) mechanical and chemical properties of weld deposit
c) the presence of structural discontinuities and impurities of the weld zone
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
The saw process is capable of making welds using currents of up to ______ amps ac or dc. Both currents can be used on the weld at the same time.
a) 1000 amps
b) 1500 amps
c) 2000 amps
d) 2500 amps