MIG WELDING BLOCK 6 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Occurs when an arc doesn't melt base metal sufficiently and a puddle
flows onto an unmelted base metal. Happens when the puddle is too
large. - ANSWER Cold lap (overlap)
For an overhead position lap joint you travel smoothly and evenly to
ensure - ANSWER Penetration
Comes from removing gun and shielding gas before the puddle solidifies
- ANSWER Crater porosity and cracks
Welding method where arc extinguishes and arc again at 20-200 times
per second, shallow penetration, makes small puddles - ANSWER
Short circuiting transfer
Welding method used where gravity could be a factor. Small metal
droplets through arc - ANSWER Spray arc transfer
How many degrees should you tilt your work when welding in flat
position? - ANSWER 10-20 degrees
What metals are used for weld backing? - ANSWER Copper blocks,
strips and bars, carbon block, fired clay. Cooper is most common
Wire guides are made of what? What does it reduce? - ANSWER
Nylon or Teflon; reduces friction and wire sharing
Welding method in which the tip increases 2-3 times the electrode
diameter. Common problems are excessive spatter, poor arc stability,
poor penetration. - ANSWER Globular transfer
Horizontal lap joint bead face should be what? - ANSWER Flat or
slightly convex
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