Exam 5: Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Pipe

The ____ position is commonly used in fabrication shops where structures or small systems can be positioned for the convenience of the welder.

The maximum weld width of the cover pass should be _______ wider than the groove.

____________________ electrodes such as E7018 and E11018 are commonly used on pipe welding projects.

Highway signs and light posts are examples of ________piping applications.

Explain the proper bevel to prepare pipes for welding.

The correct angle for the bevel at the end of a pipe is ____.

____ should always be located so that they are easily repairable.

____________________ is caused by the surface tension of the molten metal trying to pull itself into a ball.

The maximum weld reinforcement of the cover pass should be _________.

A(n) ____________________ is used to quickly burn out small amounts of slag trapped along the edge of the root pass.

The melting point of steel is approximately ____________________ degrees Fahrenheit.

Noncritical piping assemblies found on structural items such as trailer axles and handrails ____.

You can save time, resources, and energy when ____ electrodes are used for the entire weld because you can eliminate the need to grind the root pass.

The ____ position is thought to be the most difficult.

____________________ tubing is designed for the specific purpose of protecting electrical wiring.

____ tubing is commonly used to carry pressurized liquids or gases.

Arc strikes outside of the weld groove ____.

Slag is mostly composed of ____________________.

When beveling the ends of a pipe, the sharp inner edge of the bevel should be ground flat, forming a chamfer. This area is called a(n) ________________________.

The final covering on a weld is referred to as the ____________________.