Processes

Question 0

In the AWS system of SMAW electrode designations, the next to the last digit refers to:

Answer 0

Welding position

Question 1

Which of the following is a function of the flux of a SMAW electrode?

Answer 1

Insulating, Alloying, deoxidization, shielding

Question 2

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about a SMAW electrode designated as E7024?

Answer 2

It is a low hydrogen type

Question 3

Of the following, which is not an essential part of a typical SMAW system?

Answer 3

Wire feeder

Question 4

Which of the following welding problems is the result of a distorted magnetic field that deflects the welding arc?

Answer 4

Arc blow

Question 5

Is not considered a type of metal transfer for GMAW?

Answer 5

Droplet

Question 6

Which of the following types of metal transfer in GMAW provides the lowest amount of heat to the workpiece and therefore prone to incomplete fusion?

Answer 6

Short circuiting

Question 7

Which of the following gases can be used as shielding gases for GMAW?

Answer 7

Carbon dioxide, argon-oxygen, argon-carbon dioxide, argon

Question 8

Which of the following is not considered an arc welding process?

Answer 8

ESW

Question 9

In the electrode designation system for FCAW, the second digit (1) in an electrode marked (E71T-5) refers to:

Answer 9

Welding position

Question 10

Which of the following is not always an essential element of an FCAW system?

Answer 10

External shielding gas

Question 11

What aspect of the GTAW and PAW processes is different than for the other arc welding processes?

Answer 11

Nonconsumable electrode

Question 12

Shielding for the GTAW and PAW processes os primarily accomplished through the use of:

Answer 12

Inert gas

Question 13

A green strip on a tungsten electrode designates

Answer 13

Pure tungsten

Question 14

When welding aluminum with the GTAW process, what type of welding current is most commonly used.

Answer 14

AC

Question 15

SAW and ESW processes are similar in that:

Answer 15

Both use a granular flux, which becomes molten

Question 16

Solidification cracking due to improper width-to-depth ratio of the weld bead is a serious problem primarily with which welding process?

Answer 16

SAW

Question 17

Which one of the following process is typically used in the flat position unless special apparatus is employed?

Answer 17

SMAW