Stick Welding

Question 1

What does SMAW stand for?

Answer 1

Shielded metal arc welding

Question 2

What power source is used in stick?

Answer 2

CC = constant current

Question 3

Can you adjust the amperage on CC power sources?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What are two names for the electrode holder?

Answer 4

Clamp type
twist locking

Question 5

What is the work ( ground) clamp?

Answer 5

Completes the welding circuit

Question 6

When lens should be used for 60 amps and under?

Answer 6

7

Question 7

What lens should be used for 60 - 160 amps

Answer 7

8-10

Question 8

What lens should be used for 160-250

Answer 8

10-12

Question 9

What lens should be used at 250 - 550 amps

Answer 9

11-14

Question 10

What is a magnifier?

Answer 10

Can be secured behind the inside cover plate to make it easier to see very fine details when welding small intricate pieces

Question 11

What is the common temperature of stick welding?

Answer 11

6500 C (4000F)

Question 12

How are gases used in SMAW process ?

Answer 12

Flux burned of the electrode

Question 13

What does slag do?

Answer 13

Protects the weld during cooling

Question 14

What would the minimum temperature of A rod oven be?

Answer 14

120c (250f)

Question 15

What should you do with rods that have been exposed to air for an extended period of time?

Answer 15

Dried for 1 hour between 370 -430c ( 700-800F)

Question 16

What type of rods don’t go in the oven?

Answer 16

E 6010

Question 17

What rods must be kept dry?

Answer 17

Low hydrogen

Question 18

What does the 3 mean in the third digit in a rod code?

Answer 18

Can be used in flat only position

Question 19

What weld goes on the bottom of a gap?

Answer 19

Root weld

Question 20

What weld fills the most space and gives the most strength?

Answer 20

A filler weld

Question 21

In terms of electrode identification what numbers indicate No over’

Answer 21

0 and 1 for type of coating

Question 22

Fast freeze, what does it mean?

Answer 22

Takes from quickly ideal for horizontal and overhead

Question 23

Fast fill, what does it mean?

Answer 23

Electrode with a high deposit rate

Question 24

If your amperage is too high, what are the signs?

Answer 24

Rod will turn red, weld is red 3/4 inch after stopping arc

Question 25

What is a keyhole in terms of stick?

Answer 25

Slight groove on The end/ beginning of the weld indicating proper penetration