SMAW Flashcards
What does the 60 represent in a 6010?
Tensile strength 60 000PSI
What does the 1 represent in a 6010?
Welding position all positions in this case
What does the 2 represent in a 7024?
Welding position flat and horizontal fillets
What does the 3 represent in a 7038?
Welding position flat only
What does the 70 represent in a 7024?
Tensile Strength 70 000 PSI
What does the 110 represent in a 11018?
Tensile Strength 110 000 PSI
what two digits inform the welder of the electrodes polarity and flux composition?
The last two digits
What is the recommended size of a stringer bead in SMAW?
2-3 times the size of the bare electrode or 1.5 time the outer flux coating.
What is the recommended size of a weave bead in SMAW?
5-6 times the bare electrode
What are the five functions of flux?
Alloying elements, Fluxing elements and deoxidizers, establishing electrical characteristics, producing a protective gas shield, providing a solid slag coating.
What percentage of SMAW electrodes become deposited weld metal?
60-70%
What does Duty cycle mean?
How long a welding machine can weld at max output in a 10 minute period
A machine with a duty cycle of 20% would be able to weld at its max output for how long in a 10 minute period?
20% duty cycle at max output would weld for 2 minutes in a 10 minute period
What causes the arc to wander in SMAW?
Electric magnetic fields cause the arc to wander
Which type of electricity is more susceptible to Arc Blow?
Direct Current