Welding rods
Welding symbols
Mig welding
Stick welding
Random
100
You have 2 6013 welding rods, one is 1/8" in diameter and one is 5/32". Which welding rod has the larger diameter.
5/32
100
This is the symbol for...
V groove
100
GMAW stands for...
Gas metal arc welding
100
The ___________ is where you place your electrode when you are ready to weld.
Stinger or electrode holder
100
When welding in a indoor confined space you must have proper ____________ to protect your lungs.
Ventilation
200
The flux coating on a welding rod does what?
Protects or SHIELDS the weld puddle from contaminants in the atmosphere.
200
This fillet weld should be _____ wide.
1/4"
200
When welding using the GMAW process, what must be hooked up in between the gas cylinder and the machine?
Regulator
200
In order to begin welding you must first ______ and arc.
Strike
200
When welding your clothes must be made of ___________ to prevent burning.
Cotton, denim, leather or other non flammable materials
300
Which digit in 7018 tells us which position(s) this rod can be welded in?
The third digit or the "1"
300
what type of groove is this symbol calling for?
U groove
300
When a shielding gas is called "inert" that means it is...
non- flammable
300
SMAW stands for...
Shielded metal arc welding
300
A welding hood that allows you to see, then goes dark when welding is called a...
Auto darkening hood
400
What is the technical term for a welding rod?
Electrode
400
What type of groove is this symbol calling for?
Bevel
400
Name the part of the mig torch that guides and CONTACTS the weld wire. hint: it is replaceable and often gets welded shut.
Contact tip
400
The ________ coating on the rod shields the weld puddle from contaminants.
Flux
400
When welding we need to stare at our weld _________ to determine if we are going too fast or to slow...
Puddle
500
6011 can be welded on which polarity/polarities.
AC or DCEP
500
This is the symbol for...
Flare bevel
500
Explain the main difference between GMAW and FCAW processes.
GMAW uses shielding gas and FCAW uses a flux cored wire.
500
Leaving slag on a weld, and then welding over it leaves behind ...
Slag inclusions
500
Which of the welding rods we covered must be kept in a rod oven when exposed to moisture because of the low hydrogen characteristics?
7018