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
GTAW is also commonly known by this 3-letter name.
What is TIG welding?
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
This type of electrode is used in GTAW and does NOT melt into the weld.
What is a tungsten electrode?
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
This inert shielding gas is most commonly used for GTAW on steel and aluminum.
What is argon?
What happens if you move too fast while welding?
The weld is weak
Why is ventilation important when welding?
To avoid breathing toxic fumes
What part of the MIG gun the wire comes out of?
Contact tip
Which position is the hardest to weld?
Overhead
This type of current is typically used when welding aluminum with GTAW.
What is AC (Alternating Current)?
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?
arc flash/arc burn
What controls the gas going to the welder?
Regulator
Why is overhead welding harder?
Gravity pulls the metal down
This GTAW technique involves adding filler rod separately while controlling the puddle with the torch, requiring high coordination and skill.
What is the “dip and dab” technique?
How can you tell if a weld is actually strong?
Cut it and check the penetration