The learner will identify parts of GTAW consumables and the advantages of various shielding gases.
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Low cost
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Low cost
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Easier arc starts
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Easier arc starts
Which direction of tungsten grinding will produce optimum arc stability?
A
Grinding the length of the tungsten electrode increases arc stability.
Which direction of tungsten grinding will produce optimum arc stability?
A
Grinding the length of the tungsten electrode increases arc stability.
Of the following shapes of tungsten electrodes, which would provide the deepest penetration and the narrowest bead width?
Of the following shapes of tungsten electrodes, which would provide the deepest penetration and the narrowest bead width?
60°
Typically, as the included angle of the tungsten electrode increases, the weld penetration increases and the width of the weld bead decreases.
Of the following shapes of tungsten electrodes, which would provide the deepest penetration and the narrowest bead width?
60°
Typically, as the included angle of the tungsten electrode increases, the weld penetration increases and the width of the weld bead decreases.
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Lower flow rates
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Lower flow rates
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Lower flow rates
Which of the following is an advantage of using argon as a shielding gas instead of helium?
Lower flow rates
When welding aluminum and magnesium, which shielding gas provides the best arc stability and very clean welds?
When welding aluminum and magnesium, which shielding gas provides the best arc stability and very clean welds?
Argon
When welding aluminum and magnesium, which shielding gas provides the best arc stability and very clean welds?
Argon
When argon is used for shielding, the flow rate typically falls from ______.
When argon is used for shielding, the flow rate typically falls from ______.
15 to 35 cfh
When argon is used for shielding, the flow rate typically falls from ______.
15 to 35 cfh
Which of the following is the most commonly used polarity for GTAW?
Which of the following is the most commonly used polarity for GTAW?
Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN)
Which of the following is the most commonly used polarity for GTAW?
Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN)
When welding the root pass of a weld, what type of gas may be used to prevent contamination of the weld?
When welding the root pass of a weld, what type of gas may be used to prevent contamination of the weld?
Backing gas
When welding the root pass of a weld, what type of gas may be used to prevent contamination of the weld?
Backing gas
Changes in electrode geometry can influence which of the following?
Changes in electrode geometry can influence which of the following?
Weld bead shape and size
Changes in electrode geometry can influence which of the following?
Weld bead shape and size
When helium or a mixture of argon and helium is used for shielding, flow rates may range from ______.
When helium or a mixture of argon and helium is used for shielding, flow rates may range from ______.
30 to 50 cfh
When helium or a mixture of argon and helium is used for shielding, flow rates may range from ______.
30 to 50 cfh
What gas may be used as a backing gas for stainless steel, copper, and copper alloys?
What gas may be used as a backing gas for stainless steel, copper, and copper alloys?
Nitrogen
What gas may be used as a backing gas for stainless steel, copper, and copper alloys?
Nitrogen
Shielding gas flow rates are based upon all of the following factors except_____.
Shielding gas flow rates are based upon all of the following factors except_____.
Type of electrode
Shielding gas flow rates are based upon all of the following factors except_____.
Type of electrode
Although argon is the most commonly used shielding gas with GTAW, which gas is sometimes used instead of argon or even mixed with argon?
Although argon is the most commonly used shielding gas with GTAW, which gas is sometimes used instead of argon or even mixed with argon?
Helium
Although argon is the most commonly used shielding gas with GTAW, which gas is sometimes used instead of argon or even mixed with argon?
Helium
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