Metals, Addition/Fabrication processes

Question 1

What is MIG welding?

Answer 1

Wire-fed consumable electrode is melted into the weld pool to then join the two pieces of metal together

Question 2

What is TIG welding?

Answer 2

It is electric arc welding process that is similar to MIG welding except the electrode doesn’t melt instead a separate filler is needed. It joins stainless steel as well as non-ferrous metals

Question 3

What is spot welding?

Answer 3

Used to join two sheets of metals together in spots

Question 4

What is Oxy-acetylene welding?

Answer 4

permanently joins mild steel together. it is useful for quick repairs and is useful when there is no electricity

Question 5

What is soldering?

Answer 5

Soldering is a joining process used to join different types of metals together by melting solder

Question 6

What is brazing?

Answer 6

A way of forming permanent joints in metal by melting a brazing rod at 880 degrees Celsius between two parts

Question 7

What is riveting?

Answer 7

this is the permanent joining method used to join sheet metal or plates together. Rivets are metal fasteners that have a ‘head’ at one end, and a shaft or tail at the other end.

Question 8

What are some temporary joining methods and fasteners?

Answer 8

-self tapping screws
-Machine screws
-Nuts and bolts