SMAW (stick)

Question 1

What does SMAW stand for?

Answer 1

Shielded metal arc welding

Question 2

What is shielded metal arc welding?

Answer 2

Stick (arc welding)

Question 3

What is the basic explanation of shielded metal arc welding?

Answer 3

Coated electrodes (sticks) are melted by an electric arc to form a weld

Question 4

What is the common temperature of shielded metal arc welding?

Answer 4

Over 9000 degrees Fahrenheit ( 4980 degrees Celsius)

Question 5

What does ac stand for in terms of power

Answer 5

Alternating current

Question 6

What does dc stand for in terms. Of power

Answer 6

Direct current

Question 7

What does cc stand for in terms of power ?

Answer 7

Constant current

Question 8

What does cv stand for in terms of power?

Answer 8

Constant voltage

Question 9

What is a power source called that can accommodate both cc and cv power?

Answer 9

Multi process power sources

Question 10

What power source is amperage adjustable on?

Answer 10

Cc output (constant current)

Question 11

What power source is output and voltage adjustable on?

Answer 11

Cv output (constant voltage)

Question 12

What determines the amperage output and duty cycle in reference to smaw and where is it found?

Answer 12

Thickness of metal
Continuous welding time
Nameplate of the power source and in the owners manual

Question 13

What is the duty cycle?

Answer 13

The percentage of a 10 minute period that a welding power source can be safely operated at a given output

Question 14

What are the two types of electrode holders?

Answer 14

Alligator jaw
Short stub

Question 15

How are gases used in SMAW processes?

Answer 15

From flux burned of the electrode

Question 16

What does slag do?

Answer 16

Protects the weld during cooling

Question 17

What is the minimum temperature a rod oven should be kept at?

Answer 17

120 degrees C (250F)

Question 18

What should be done with electrodes that have been left exposed to air for a length of time?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What electrode should NOT be put in an oven?

Answer 19

E6010

Question 20

What type of electrodes MUST be kept dry?

Answer 20

Low hydrogen

Question 21

What is the American welding society (AWS) ID?

Answer 21

Electrode code

Question 22

What does the letter E mean in a AWS (American welding society) ID?

Answer 22

A covered arc welding electrode

Question 23

What do the first 2 digits indicate in an AWS (American welding society) ID?

Answer 23

Minimum tensile strength
In thousands of pounds per square inch (psi)

Ex. 70=70,000psi

Question 24

What does the third digit indicate in an AWS (American Welding Society) ID?

Answer 24

The position the electrode can be used in

Question 25

How many position options are there?

Answer 25

4

Question 26

What does the #1 in E7018 mean?

Answer 26

All position

Question 27

What does the #2 in E7024 mean?

Answer 27

Flat and horizontal position

Question 28

What does a #3 in the third digit of a AWS (American welding society) ID mean?

Answer 28

Electrode can be used in flat position only

Question 29

What does a #4 in the third digit of a AWS (American welding society) ID mean?

Answer 29

Electrode can only be used in a flat and down position

Question 30

What does the final digit indicate in a AWS (American weld Society) ID mean?

Answer 30

Indicates the type of coating and polarity

Question 31

What does DCEN mean?

Answer 31

Direct current electrode negative

Question 32

What does DCEP mean?

Answer 32

Direct Current electrode positive

Question 33

What does the work clamp do?

Answer 33

Completes the welding circuit

Question 34

How can a poor work connection be identified with SMAW ?

Answer 34

Checking the welding connections for warmth

Question 35

If a welding connection is warm what should you do?

Answer 35

Up the wire size or check connections

Question 36

If a welding current in SMAW is between 60-160 what colour shade should you be wearing?

Answer 36

8-10

Question 37

If the welding current is between 250-550 what colour shade should you be wearing?

Answer 37

11-14

Question 38

What is a magnifier in terms of welding shields?

Answer 38

A lens to replace wearing prescription glasses

Question 39

What are the 4 types of welds used to fill a gap?

Answer 39

Root weld Filler Cover Finish

Question 40

What weld goes on the bottom of a gap?

Answer 40

Root weld

Question 41

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

Answer 41

A filler weld

Question 42

How many welding position numbers are there?

Answer 42

4

Question 43

I’m terms of electrode identification what numbers indicate no oven?

Answer 43

0 and 1 for type of coating

Question 44

What do the first 2 digits on an electrode identification mean?

Answer 44

Tensile strength x1000

Question 45

What does the 3rd digit on an electrode identification mean?

Answer 45

Welding positions

Question 46

What number means all position on an electrode identification?

Answer 46

Third digit #1 only

Question 47

What does fast freeze mean in terms of electrodes (SMAW)

Answer 47

Takes form quickly ideal for horizontal and overhead

Question 48

What does fast fill mean in terms of SMAW electrodes?

Answer 48

An electrode with a high deposit rate

Question 49

How can you tell if the amperage is too high? (SMAW)

Answer 49

Electrode turns red Weld is red 3/4” after stopping arc

Question 50

How large should the weld size be in comparison to the electrode?

Answer 50

2x the diameter of the core size

Question 51

What is a keyhole in terms of SMAW?

Answer 51

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

Question 52

When is a weld too tall with not enough penetration?

Answer 52

If it’s 1/8” above the metal or greater