SMAW
GMAW
FCAW
GTAW
ABBREVIATIONS
100

Is SMAW reverse or straight polarity?

Reverse Polarity or Positive

100

What polarity does GMAW run on?

Reverse Polarity or Positive 

100

What is the purpose of the flux in FCAW?

To help shield the puddle from the atmosphere

100

What type of metal is the electrode made of used to carry the current to the work? 

Tungsten

100

SMAW

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

200

What type of flux is on a 7018 rod?

Mineral based low hydrogen 

200

Is MIG Constant Current or Constant Voltage? 

CV

200

What is FCAW mainly used for? 

Heavy structural fabrication

200

What polarity does GTAW use?

Straight or negative

200

GTAW 

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 

300

What type of flux is on a 6010?

Cellulose 

300

What kind of gas does MIG use?

75% Argon 25% Co2

300

What style rollers should be used for FCAW?

Knurled rollers  

300

Name 5 parts of a TIG torch

Cup, collet body, collet, back cap, insulator, torch body, gas diffuser, tungsten 

300

API 1104

American Petroleum Institute  
400

What does the numbers on a 7018 mean?

70- 70,000  1- all positions  8- flux make up 

400

What part on a MIG gun brings the current to the wire itself?

Contact Tip

400

What are two common discontinuities on FCAW welds?

Wormhole porosity, trapped slag

400

What two gases can be used for TIG welding?

100% Argon or 100% Helium

400

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

500

Slag is made of what?

Silicone Dioxide 

500

What transfer mode is most commonly used for MIG?

Short Circuit 

500

What is the difference between innershield and outershield?

One uses gas the other doesnt 

500

What was TIG welding first named when it was invented?

Heli-Arc Welding 

500

SAW

Submerged Arc Welding