fml3 Flashcards
Can the GMAW process use a constant voltage as well as a constant current power source?
yes
The position for the electoslag welding process is: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) vertical down.
B) flat.
C) horizontal.
D) vertical up.
D) vertical up.
The EBW process was originally developed to: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) complete thick section welds in one pass.
B) weld refractory and reactive metals.
C) deposit hard surfacing overlays.
D) compete with the GTAW process.
B) weld refractory and reactive metals.
SAW fluxes are: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) classified on their own. They have their own separate designation.
B) not classified. Only the wire is classified.
C) classified in conjunction with the welding wire forming a flux-wire designation.
D) all classified with EM12K wire. Use with other wires would require testing.
C) classified in conjunction with the welding wire forming a flux-wire designation.
What is the minimum number of diodes necessary to produce a full-wave rectified waveform? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) 5 diodes
B) 4 diodes
C) 1 diode
D) 3 diodes
B) 4 diodes
What is the preferred polarity for GMAW and FCAW? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) DCEN
B) DCEP
C) AC
D) AC balanced
B) DCEP
To preserve the chemistry for multiple layer SAW applications the flux should be: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) active.
B) basic.
C) neutral.
D) not important, as the mixture will neutralize.
C) neutral.
Restraint can be defined as: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) the rigidity of the joint prior to welding.
B) stresses caused by external forces.
C) internally self-balanced stresses.
D) the force produced per unit length of the joint.
A) the rigidity of the joint prior to welding.
What is the difference between transverse shrinkage and longitudinal shrinkage in a butt joint? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) No difference at all
B) In longitudinal shrinkage the weld cracks
C) In transverse shrinkage the weld does not crack
D) In longitudinal shrinkage the weld shrinks longitudinally
D) In longitudinal shrinkage the weld shrinks longitudinally
Why is the use of a carbon steel fixture not allowed to contact stainless steel directly? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) It may cause corrosion
B) It may change the mechanical characteristics of stainless steel
C) Steel is not an effective fixture
D) It may be difficult to separate both metals after heating
A) It may cause corrosion
Compare the steel alloying elements listed below. Which element will provide the maximum benefit for impact and abrasion applications? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) Lead
B) Oxygen
C) Aluminum
D) Manganese
D) Manganese
Metals have a crystalline structure in which atoms are arranged in irregular patterns
false
The addition of carbon to steel increases strength but lowers: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) toughness.
B) hardness.
C) yield point.
D) ultimate tensile strength.
A) toughness.
The solidification structure that results from a slow welding speed can be described as: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) an elongated weld pool with solidifying crystals growing from the sides towards each other
B) a short weld pool with solidifying crystals growing from the back of the pool
C) an elongated weld pool with solidifying crystals growing from the back of the pool
D) a short weld pool with solidifying crystals growing from the sides towards each other
B) a short weld pool with solidifying crystals growing from the back of the pool
Which one of the following processes produce the wider HAZ?
Question options:
A) Shielded metal arc welding
B) Submerged arc welding
C) Electron beam welding
D) Electroslag welding
C) Electron beam welding