The learner will demonstrate knowledge of shielding gases and consumables in GMAW techniques.
What shielding gas is preferred for welding spray transfer of stainless steel with GMAW but is not suitable for short-circuit transfer?
What shielding gas is preferred for welding spray transfer of stainless steel with GMAW but is not suitable for short-circuit transfer?
Argon + O2
What shielding gas is preferred for welding spray transfer of stainless steel with GMAW but is not suitable for short-circuit transfer?
Argon + O2
_____________ and argon are inert gases used to weld nonferrous metals and stainless steels.
_____________ and argon are inert gases used to weld nonferrous metals and stainless steels.
Helium
_____________ and argon are inert gases used to weld nonferrous metals and stainless steels.
Helium
A welding arc shielded by ___________ produces a deep, broad, parabolic weld bead.
A welding arc shielded by ___________ produces a deep, broad, parabolic weld bead.
Helium
A welding arc shielded by ___________ produces a deep, broad, parabolic weld bead.
Helium
An arc shielded by ______________ produces a bead profile characterized by a "finger" type penetration.
An arc shielded by ______________ produces a bead profile characterized by a "finger" type penetration.
Argon
An arc shielded by ______________ produces a bead profile characterized by a "finger" type penetration.
Argon
___________ has a higher ionization potential than Argon, and consequently, a higher arc voltage when other variables are held constant.
___________ has a higher ionization potential than Argon, and consequently, a higher arc voltage when other variables are held constant.
Helium
___________ has a higher ionization potential than Argon, and consequently, a higher arc voltage when other variables are held constant.
Helium
Which gas is the only one that provides true spray transfer?
Argon
Which gas is the only one that provides true spray transfer?
Argon
An arc that is __________ shielded produces more spatter and has rougher bead surfaces than argon shielded arcs.
An arc that is __________ shielded produces more spatter and has rougher bead surfaces than argon shielded arcs.
Helium
An arc that is __________ shielded produces more spatter and has rougher bead surfaces than argon shielded arcs.
Helium
In addition to providing a protective environment, the shielding gas and flow rate do not have a pronounced effect on:
In addition to providing a protective environment, the shielding gas and flow rate do not have a pronounced effect on:
bead width or weld leg size
In addition to providing a protective environment, the shielding gas and flow rate do not have a pronounced effect on:
bead width or weld leg size
The physical differences between argon and helium are ____________, thermal conductivity, and arc characteristics.
The physical differences between argon and helium are ____________, thermal conductivity, and arc characteristics.
density
The physical differences between argon and helium are ____________, thermal conductivity, and arc characteristics.
density
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