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Welding review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List the 5 basic weld joints. | Butt, lap, corner, T, edge |
| Which joint does not require any special edge preparation? | The lap joint |
| What 3 joints are commonly welded without using filler metal? | Flange, edge, flare-groove |
| Name 3 methods of preparing the edges of metal for welding. | Flame cutting, gouging, machining |
| List 5 things the welding symbol tells the welder about the weld to be made. | Type of weld groove, which piece is beveled, angle of bevel, root opening size, effective throat size, length and pitch of weld, shape of weld face, how the completed weld is to be finished, size of weld, depth of weld penetration, process to be used or |
| What do the letters CC and CV stand for? | Constant current and constant voltage |
| What must be done before you change polarity on a welding machine? | Welding must be stopped and the electrode insulated from the circuit |
| List three methods of attaching a workpiece lead to a worktable or workpiece. | Bolted on lug, magnet, spring clamp, C-clamp |
| The slag on a SMWA weld bead contains_ and _ | Flux and impurities |
| List 2 purposes of an electrode covering. | 1. Add filler metal to the weld. 2. Create a protective gas shield 3. Create a flux to clean impurities 4. Create a hard slag covering to protect the molten bead as it cools |