The learner will demonstrate knowledge of GMAW techniques by answering questions on shielding gases and consumables.
What is the AWS specification for GMAW steel electrodes?
A5.18
What is the AWS specification for GMAW steel electrodes?
A5.18
True or False: Modifications made in the composition of electrodes consist of deoxidizers and other scavengers. This is done to minimize porosity in the weld or to assure satisfactory weld metal mechanical properties.
True or False: Modifications made in the composition of electrodes consist of deoxidizers and other scavengers. This is done to minimize porosity in the weld or to assure satisfactory weld metal mechanical properties.
True
True or False: Modifications made in the composition of electrodes consist of deoxidizers and other scavengers. This is done to minimize porosity in the weld or to assure satisfactory weld metal mechanical properties.
True
Additions up to 20% of ______________ provides adequate shielding and desirable arc characteristics for short-circuiting, spray, and pulse-spray transfer welding.
Additions up to 20% of ______________ provides adequate shielding and desirable arc characteristics for short-circuiting, spray, and pulse-spray transfer welding.
carbon dioxide
Additions up to 20% of ______________ provides adequate shielding and desirable arc characteristics for short-circuiting, spray, and pulse-spray transfer welding.
carbon dioxide
Wire feed speeds for GMAW range from approximately ________________.
Wire feed speeds for GMAW range from approximately ________________.
100 to 800 inches per minute
Wire feed speeds for GMAW range from approximately ________________.
100 to 800 inches per minute
Additions to argon of oxygen between 1% and 5% or _______________ between 3% and 25% produces a noticeable improvement in arc stability and freedom from undercuts by eliminating the arc wander caused by cathode sputtering.
Additions to argon of oxygen between 1% and 5% or _______________ between 3% and 25% produces a noticeable improvement in arc stability and freedom from undercuts by eliminating the arc wander caused by cathode sputtering.
carbon dioxide
Additions to argon of oxygen between 1% and 5% or _______________ between 3% and 25% produces a noticeable improvement in arc stability and freedom from undercuts by eliminating the arc wander caused by cathode sputtering.
carbon dioxide
The primary function of the _____________ is to exclude the atmosphere from contact with the molten weld metal.
The primary function of the _____________ is to exclude the atmosphere from contact with the molten weld metal.
shielding gas
The primary function of the _____________ is to exclude the atmosphere from contact with the molten weld metal.
shielding gas
Spray transfer cannot be achieved with a _____________ shield.
Spray transfer cannot be achieved with a _____________ shield.
Carbon dioxide
Spray transfer cannot be achieved with a _____________ shield.
Carbon dioxide
Deoxidizers most commonly used in steel electrodes are ____________, manganese, and silicon.
Deoxidizers most commonly used in steel electrodes are ____________, manganese, and silicon.
aluminum
Deoxidizers most commonly used in steel electrodes are ____________, manganese, and silicon.
aluminum
Pure argon shielding on ferrous alloys causes an _____________ and a tendency for undercut to occur.
Pure argon shielding on ferrous alloys causes an _____________ and a tendency for undercut to occur.
erratic arc
Pure argon shielding on ferrous alloys causes an _____________ and a tendency for undercut to occur.
erratic arc
You have answered 5 of 10 questions correctly.
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