Terminology
What is the common term for GMAW welding?
MIG welding or Wire welding
Tool used for breaking slag off of the weld?
Chipping/Slag Hammer
What is the 1F or 1G position?
Flat
Name one type of electrical current used in welding?
AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current)
How many Kansas colleges offer a welding program?
15
What is the common term for SMAW welding?
Stick welding or Arc welding
Tool used to fit a variety of different sized fittings?
Adjustable Wrench
What is the 2F or 2G position?
Horizontal
How hot can a welding arc get?
10,000 degrees F
What is the average rate for an entry level welder in Kansas?
$17.50 to $22.00 per hour
What is the common term for GTAW welding?
TIG welding
Name of the item commonly used in welding and carpentry environments to make sure a project is lined up correctly?
Square
What is the 3F or 3G position?
Vertical
Where are low hydrogen stick electrodes stored to prevent moisture contamination?
Dry Rod Oven
What is the most widely available type of welding job in Kansas?
Production and structural MIG welding
What is the name of the a metal wire or rod connected to a welding machine that carries electrical current to create an electric arc?
Electrode
Hand held power tool used for abrasive cutting or removing material?
Angle Grinder
What is the 4F or 4G position?
Overhead
What does CWI stand for?
Certified Welding Inspector
Wichita is the air capital of the world. What type of welding is primarily used on airplanes?
TIG or GTAW
A man made gas used for heating, cutting and sometimes welding?
Acetylene
Part on all welding machines that must be connected in order to complete the circuit and helps ensure a consistent flow of electricity.
Ground or Work Clamp
What is the 5G and 6G welding positions used on?
Pipe
What do the first set of numbers in an electrode rod code stand for?
Tensile Strength
What gas was discovered in Kansas that can be used to weld thick aluminum, copper, magnesium and stainless steel?
Helium