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SMAW Flashcards

1
Q

What does the acronym SMAW stand for?

A

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

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2
Q

The SMAW process is also known by what nickname?

A

Stick

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3
Q

What range of temperatures does the SMAW process produce?

A

5500 to 11000 degrees Fahrenheit

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4
Q

With regard to electricity, SMAW is what type of process?

A

Constant Current

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5
Q

In the SMAW process, amperage controls the amount of what delivered to the weld?

A

Heat

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6
Q

In the SMAW process, voltage controls the amount of what in the welding arc?

A

Force

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7
Q

In the SMAW process, amperage is controlled by what?

A

The amperage setting on the welder

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8
Q

In the SMAW process, voltage is controlled by what in general?

A

Arc Length

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9
Q

In the SMAW process, what setting is used to fine tune voltage?

A

Voltage Control

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10
Q

What components of a SMAW welder are used to create a circuit between the machine, the work piece, the stinger/electrode and back to the machine or vice versa?

A

Leads

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11
Q

What component of a SMAW welder is used to hold the electrode?

A

Electrode Holder

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12
Q

In the SMAW process, the electrode holder is also known by what nickname?

A

Stinger

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13
Q

In the SMAW process, what are the 4 electrode classifications?

A

Fast freeze, Low Hydrogen, Fill Freeze, Fast Fill

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14
Q

In the SMAW process, what aspect of electrode manipulation effects weld size?

A

Travel speed

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15
Q

In the SMAW process, if weld size is smaller than required, how should the welder respond?

A

Decrease travel speed

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16
Q

In the SMAW process, if weld size is larger than required, how should the welder respond?

A

Increase travel speed

17
Q

In the SMAW process, if weld size is various different sizes throughout, how should the welder respond?

A

Maintain more consistent travel speed

18
Q

In the SMAW process, when preforming the whip and pause technique, what aspect of electrode manipulation effects ripple spacing?

A

Step out and pull back

19
Q

In the SMAW process, when preforming the whip and pause technique, what aspect of electrode manipulation affects ripple size?

A

Pause time

20
Q

In the SMAW process, what aspect of electrode manipulation affects weld reinforcement?

A

Travel angle

21
Q

In the SMAW process, what causes toenailing?

A

Improper rod placement

22
Q

What is toenailing?

A

When the welding arc favors one side of the joint.

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