Safety
What is the term for your safety equipment?
PPE
What types of metals cannot be MIG welded?
Mercury, Aluminum
Should you inhale the spray-paint?
No, you dimwitted individual! unless you want to get high via inhalant
What gases do the oxy fuel welders use?
Acetylene and oxygen
Who invented the first electric welder?
Elihu Thomson
When in the same room with an oxy-fuel welder what safety equipment is required?
State regulated Eyeware or safety glasses
What is one thickness of wire commonly used for MIG welding?
solid wire of thickness ranged from .023, .030, .035, to .045.
What is the first thing that you should do before spray-painting?
Clean the metal, make sure that there isn't any imperfections
What is the name of the flame that is a 50/50 mix of oxygen and acetylene?
Neutral Flame
When did welding start getting taught in schools?
1940
What does the term PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is another name for Mig welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding or GMAW
What distance should you be for spray-painting?
'Round 10-12
What mix of oxygen and acetylene is required in this class?
50/50 mix
When was oxy fuel welding invented?
1903
What additional face wear is required to do Mig welding?
Welding Mask
What is the most commonly used gas is used when MIG welding?
Argon
What should you do to get a darker color?
Apply multiple layers over 30 minute increments
What type of rod is expelled from the Mig welder?
Filler Rod
When was MIG welding invented?
1949
When welding in this class what piece of PPE equipment does Mr. Widaman suggest that you wear?
Lab Coat
What is the clamp called that you must put on the platform to MIG weld?
Ground Clamp
What is the second thing that you should do before Spray-painting?
Shake the can
What types of welds are best when done with a MIG welder
Welding low-alloy steels, autobody parts, and home-repair projects
When was welding as a whole invented?
1836