Exam 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by overlapping the edges of two plates, and can be welded on one side or both sides with a fillet weld.

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by tack welding one piece of metal on another piece of metal at a right angle.

Students will find it easier to start with ____ joints.

​What two terms do welders often use interchangeably when speaking about welding current?

Describe how to determine if a weld is too hot.

The selection of the correct size of welding electrode is determined by ____.

What is arc length? Describe the effect of arc length on the weld.

​How can a consistent arc length be maintained?

____ are used to set the machine amperage and for buildup or surfacing applications.

​Why is the travel and work angle important?

​SMAW is a commonly used welding method because___________________

A straight weld bead on the surface of a plate with little or no side-to-side electrode movement is known as a(n) ____________________.

In the ____ pattern, the smallest quantity of metal is molten at one time as compared to other patterns.

​When the welding current is correct and the weld is not too hot or too cold, the ripples should be______.

A(n) ____________________ is a large piece of metal used to absorb excessive heat.

​Why is it important to make cuts in the clean metal between welds on practice plates?

Overfilling a molten weld pool will result in drips of metal called ____________________.

____ electrodes have a forceful arc with little slag left on the weld bead.

The straight step pattern can be used for ____.

Welding with the current set too high results in ____.