Exam 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

Overfilling a molten weld pool will result in drips of metal hanging from the weld like ____________________.

When should a welder change their body position?

The ____ weave pattern is often used for flat position welds on butt, tee, and outside corner joints.

Building up a metal's surface is known as ____________________.

SMAW is a commonly used welding method because___________________

A ____ electrode angle pushes the molten metal away from the leading edge of the molten weld pool toward the back where it solidifies.

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

To prevent ____ use as little leading angle as possible.

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

If arc length is shortened, metal transferring across the gap may short out the electrode, causing it to ____.

A(n) ____________________ electrode angle pushes the molten metal and slag ahead of the weld.

Electrodes with ____ produce welds with the heaviest slag covering the molten weld pool and finished weld bead.

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by placing plates at a 90 degree angle to each other, with the edges forming a V groove.

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.

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

Describe how to determine if a weld is too hot.

An arc will jump ____.

Large diameter electrodes may overheat the metal if they are used with ____.

What can a welder do to prevent possibly swaying while welding?

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by placing the edges of the plates together evenly, with no gap between the plates.