SOC Welding

Question 1

What causes black soot floaters?

Answer 1

Not opening the acetylene valve enough

Question 2

Define welding

Answer 2

the process of joining two pieces of metal by using heat to melt both pieces and usually adding a filler metal

Question 3

what are two important aspects of having a good weld?

Answer 3

sight prep, and machine setup

Question 4

What are 4 types of welding machines?

Answer 4

smaw, mig, ftaw, tig

Question 5

what do the first 2 digits, of a rods 4 digits (ex 6010) mean?

Answer 5

the “60” of 6010 means 60,000 lb/Sq in tinsel strength

Question 6

what do the last 2 numbers, of a rods 4 digits, (ex 6010) mea ?

Answer 6

xx10 is the amount of Flux on the rod

Question 7

where is mig welding most likely to be used?

Answer 7

inside a shop, somewhere with low wind

Question 8

what are the most common metals used with a mig welder?

Answer 8

carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Question 9

what are the three things needed for a mig welder?

Answer 9

electricity, electrode, shielding gas

Question 10

what size wire is feverishly used in mig welding?

Answer 10

.023 .030 .035 .045