Electrodes
What does the E on E6010 stand for?
Electrode
What completes the circuit between your welder and the table?
Work/Ground
What general shape or appearance is the symbol for a fillet weld?
Triangle
A weld that is 'v'd', flat, and looks to be burning through is caused by what?
Too high of amperage or voltage
What is the difference between AC and DC welding poarities?
Alternating vs. direct
What do the first two numbers of an electrode i.e. 7018 signify?
Tensile Strength
What does SMAW stand for?
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
What does a symbol on the top of the reference line signify?
Other Side
Forgetting to set gas when MIG welding or welding on unclean metal can cause?
What is the top of the weld between the weld legs and toes?
Weld Face
What does the 1 in 7018 stand for?
All positions
What does MIG stand for?
Metal Inert Gas
What does the V on a welding symbol signify?
Groove weld
What causes undercut? List 2-3.
High amperage, wrong work angle, too fast of motion or progression, wrong arc length
What does the flux and/or gas in welding processes do?
Protects from Atmospheric gasses/contaminant
What is the last number for a 6010 electrode signify?
Coating and Current
What is a good amperage for a 6010 1/8" rod?
75-125A
What is found in the tail of a welding symbol?
Specification / Process / Other references
Having too high of an arc length can cause? List 3 weld discontinuities.
Spatter, porosity, incomplete fusion, inconsistent weld, undercut
What gas is used in our shop for MIG welding, include the percentage.
75/25 Aragon/CO2
What polarity should you run an E6010 electrode on?
DCEP
What is the consumable in TIG welding?
Tungsten
What does the circle between the reference line and arrow mean?
All the way around
Welding too slow in MIG welding, not creating enough penetration, or staying ahead of the puddle creates what?
Cold Lap
The weld bead should be how wide in comparison to the welding electrode selected as a general measure?
2-3x width