Safety & PPE
Name 3 piecies of PPE
Safety glasses, Coveralls, Welding hood, welding gloves, proper footwear
How do you turn on the welder?
Flick on the switch on the back to on
If your welding rod sticks what should you do
try to break it off or release the rod
What is slag
Slag is the burnt flux coming off of your just layed bead
If you smell or see a fire on yourself what should you do?
You should try to pat yourself out or pore water on yourself
Why don't you unplug the welder while its on and being used
It can break the welder and cause a massive arc flash at the plug
What is a welding rod
A metal electrode rod covered in flux
When you lay a bead on a flat piece of metal all the way across what joint is that?
A stringer bead
What is proper PPE when grinding
Safety glasses, Coveralls, and closed toe shoes
What is the two clamps called connected to your machine?
your stinger/rod holder and your ground
Name 3 welding rods
6013, 6010, 7018, 6011, 7024
What steps should you take when you finish a nice bead?
1. Chip off slag 2. grind weld with wire brush or grinder 3. Cool off weld or let it naturally cool off
If you start an arc and its too bright what should you do?
Release the rod or try to close your eyes as soon as possible to prevent arc flash
What is auto mode on the welder
Auto mode on the welder is a custom mode with a present for your material
what do the first two digits on the welding rod stand for?
The two digits stands for the amount of force the rod can withstand/weld at
What does SMAW stand for?
SMAW stand for Shielded, Metal, Arc, Welding
If your welding hood doesn't work when you start a bead what can you do
You should try to look and see if the darkness isn't set correctly or if it is on grind mode. And if that doesn't work check the battery.
Whats the welding amp range for stringer beads
85-100
What does the last digits of the welding rods stand for
the 3rd digit stands for the welding type/position and the 4th digit stands for the flux type
What could be the cause if your welding rod keeps sticking?
Your amperage could be too low or you could be striking it incorrectly