Welding Safety
What protects your eyes when welding?
Welding helmet
What machine is used for MIG welding?
MIG welder
What is the easiest position to weld in?
Flat
What does MIG stand for?
Metal Inert Gas
What is spatter?
Small pieces of metal that fly off
What do you wear on your hands when welding?
Gloves
What tool cleans metal before welding?
Grinder
What position is welded on a wall?
Vertical
What type of wire is used in MIG welding?
Solid wire
What is penetration?
How deep the weld goes
Why do you wear long sleeves?
To protect your skin
What tool knocks slag off a weld?
Chipping hammer
What position is welded from underneath?
Overhead
What gas mix do we usually use for MIG welding?
75/25 argon CO₂
What happens if you move too fast while welding?
The weld is weak
Why is ventilation important when welding?
To avoid breathing fumes
What part of the MIG gun the wire comes out of?
Contact tip
Which position is the hardest to weld?
Overhead
Which MIG mode makes the most spatter?
Globular
Why can a weld look good but not be strong?
It didn’t penetrate enough
What happens if you look at a weld without protection?
You can hurt your eyes
What controls the gas going to the welder?
Regulator
Why is overhead welding harder?
Gravity pulls the metal down
Which MIG mode has the least spatter?
Spray
How can you tell if a weld is actually strong?
Cut it and check the penetration