Tools of the Trade
What is a
hood
welding is the process of joining two pieces of this material
what is
metal or steel
this protects your eyes from sparks and flying metal when grinding
what is
face shield and glasses
welding machines you this form of energy to create heat
what is
electricity
the raised metal on the surface of a completed weld
what is the
weld bead
Used to join two pieces of metal together with heat?
What is a
welder
this type of welding uses a consumable stick electrode (rod) covered in flux
what is stick welding
before starting a weld, always make sure your work area is free of these items
paper, rags, flammable liquid, flammable items.
this electrical unit measures the "push" behind the current
what are
volts
on welding blueprint, this line with arrows pointing to where a weld should go.
what is welding symbol
This tool is used to measure metal pieces accurately before cutting or welding
what is a
measuring tape
the process of using heat but no filler metal to join pieces is called
fusion welding (tig)
sparks can travel this many feet, so keep your area clean
35'
this setting controls how hot your weld will be
what is
amps (amperage)
this is part of the rod (electrode) covering, creates a protective gas shield when it burns
what is flux
this hand tool is used to remove slag after a weld
what is
chipping hammer
the molten pool of metal during welding is called this
what is the
weld puddle
this is what you put your rod into
what is
stinger
if your arc keeps sticking, your amperage is probably too ____.
what is
low
when fitting two plates or two pipes for a groove weld. what is the best gap size to use
what is
1/16th or 1/8th
this tool creates a magnetic ground connection to compete the welding circuit
what is
ground clamp
this type of weld is used to join two pieces of metal at a 90-degree angle
what is a
fillet weld
this tool is used to remove harmful welding fumes
what is
ventilation system
this welding current can be either AC or DC
what is
polarity
when welding in 3g or 3f do you weld uphill or downhill
what is
up