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What does GMAW stand for?
Gas Metal Arc Welding
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GMAW is generally done with what polarity?
Direct current electrode positive (DC+)
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What type of power source is generally used for GMAW welding?
Constant Voltage
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What does "E" stand for in ER70S-6 electrode?
Electrode
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What does "70" stand for in ER70S-3?
Tensile strength
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What mode of metal transfer allows for only flat/horizontal position GMAW welding?
Spray
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What gas mixture is generally associated with spray transfer on steel?
80% Argon / 20% CO2
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What gas mixture is generally associated with globular transfer on steel?
90% Argon / 10% CO2
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Inadequate gas flow can cause what defect in GMAW welding?
Porosity
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What is generally not an effect of a worn or loose contact tip?
Porosity
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What does STT stand for?
Surface Tension Transfer
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What type of arc transfer is associated with STT?
Short circuit
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Cold lap or lack of fusion is generally associated with what type of arc transfer?
Short Circuit
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What does the "S" stand for in the GMAW classification for ER70S-6?
Solid
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What mode of metal transfer allows for consistent all-position GMAW welding?
Short Circuit
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What gas mixture is generally associated with pulse transfer on steel?
90% Argon / 10% CO2
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What does SMAW stand for?
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
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The majority of SMAW welding is done using what two polarities?
DC+ and AC
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What is the recommended power source for SMAW welding?
Constant Current
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What does the "E" in E7018-H4R stand for?
Electrode
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Which is not a fix to arc blow?
Increase current (Amperage)
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What does the "R" in E7018-H4R stand for?
Moisture resistance
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What does the "2" in E7024 stand for?
Flat/Horizontal position
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A machine has a duty cycle of 300 Amps @ 20%. How long can you weld at 300 amps continuously?
2 minutes
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What SMAW rod is known as the "code rod"?
E7018
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What is the device inside the power supply that changes AC to DC?
Rectifier
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To reduce the risk of hydrogen cracking, which electrode would you select?
E7018
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In SMAW welding, what does "Hot Start" do?
Provides an additional boost of current when striking the arc
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For improved impact properties, select the correct electrode.
E7018-1
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What electrode is not used to weld vertical down?
E7018
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What technique is often associated with E6010 electrodes?
Whip
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Which of the following is a fast-fill electrode?
E7024
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A Class A fire extinguisher can be safely used on what type of fire?
Wood
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When welding in a confined space, what is required?
A watch person outside the space
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What component of an oxygen cylinder allows the product to be removed?
Valve assembly
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What number filter lens should be used for medium gas welding?
6
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Information contained in the tail of a welding symbol might include?
Welding process
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What does a flag on a welding symbol indicate?
Field weld
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Which welding symbol specifies a weld that extends completely around a joint?
Circle
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A neutral oxygen-acetylene flame has a temperature range of?
5,800 to 6,300 degrees Fahrenheit
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In PAC (Plasma Arc Cutting), what does kerf refer to?
The gap produced by cutting
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Electrodes used for CAC-A (Carbon Arc Cutting - Air) are made of what material?
Carbon or Graphite
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In air carbon arc cutting, what is the purpose of compressed air?
To dislodge molten material
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Compressed air must be ______ in the PAC process.
Completely dry
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The size of lead cables required for arc processes is determined by what?
Rated amperage they can carry without overheating
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When plasma arc cutting, dross can form on the bottom side of the metal due to what?
Travel speed being too fast or too slow
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Which of the following is a ferrous metal?
Mild steel
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The process of heating a metal and slowly cooling it to toughen it and reduce brittleness is known as what?
Annealing
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The ability of a metal to withstand shock loading is known as what?
Toughness
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What weld test is classified as a destructive test?
Guided bend
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What does GTAW stand for?
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
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What does TIG stand for?
Tungsten Inert Gas
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What shielding gas is most commonly associated with GTAW?
Argon
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What tungsten is the best choice for GTAW of aluminum?
Pure tungsten
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What is one of the primary causes of porosity in GTAW?
Hydrogen pickup
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GTAW of magnesium is done using what polarity?
AC
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What is the proper electrical stick-out of tungsten in most GTAW applications?
1/8"
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What is not true regarding GTAW using alternating current?
High frequency is for arc starts only
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What is the proper type of power source for GTAW?
Constant Current
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What polarity has electrons flowing from the tungsten to the workpiece?
DC-
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What is not a recommended practice when adding filler metal in GTAW?
Remove filler from weld zone to cool
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What is not an advantage of GTAW pulse welding?
Deeper penetration
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What is the proper tungsten diameter for welding 1/4" steel in GTAW?
1/8"
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What determines the voltage when using GTAW?
Arc length
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What is not a recommended procedure for reducing high-frequency emissions?
Use a water-cooled torch
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Which of the following gases is not an inert gas?
Carbon Dioxide
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Why is DC+ polarity not commonly used in GTAW?
Overheating of tungsten can occur
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What is the cause of tungsten "frosting" or discoloration?
Inadequate shielding gas
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Water-cooled GTAW torches generally have how many cables?
3
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What is not a function of inert shielding gas for GTAW of aluminum?
Cleans the oxides off stainless steels
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What is not true when using 4043 versus 5356 filler in GTAW of aluminum?
5356 is alloyed with magnesium
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When changing from argon to argon-helium, what needs adjustment?
Lower current level
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What is not an advantage of GTAW?
Excellent outdoor welding capability
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What is not recommended for preparing aluminum prior to welding?
Wire brush with a carbon steel brush
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The proper organization to call regarding safety concerns when arc welding is?
ANSI
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The AWS classification of GTAW tungsten, EWP, what does the "W" represent?
Tungsten
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What type of technology is most commonly found on GTAW machines for AC welding?
Square wave technology
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Which GTAW accessory does not allow for remote current control?
Arc start switch
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How should tungsten be prepared for welding steel?
Grind to a conical shape 2-3 times its diameter
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What position should the high-frequency control be in for GTAW of stainless steel?
Continuous
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What is the identifying color band found on 2% thoriated tungsten?
Red
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What process uses a DC constant voltage power source?
GMAW
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A consumable in the GTAW process would include what?
Filler Rods
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What is the proper gas flow rate for use in GTAW applications?
20 cfh
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The AWS classification of GTAW filler metal, ER70S-6, what does the "R" stand for?
Rod
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What is one of the primary causes of porosity in GTAW?
Hydrogen pickup
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What is not a true statement when welding aluminum vs. steel with GTAW?
Lower protective shade lens used
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When using GTAW, what is the proper torch angle to be used for most applications?
Determines weld bead shape
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What happens to the GTAW torch duty cycle when using helium vs. argon?
Decreases
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What is a proper gas flow rate for use in GTAW applications?
20 cfh
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What is the volt-amp curve used to plot the output of a constant current power supply?
Drooper
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What is a typical travel speed when using the GTAW process?
20 ipm
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What is a typical travel speed when using the GTAW process?
60000 psi
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What is the duty cycle of a SMAW power supply that can run for 7 minutes out of every 10-minute period without overheating?
70 percent
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One possible type of metal transfer when employing the GMAW consumable electrode process is _____ transfer.
Globular
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What is the process of heating a metal and slow cooling it to toughen it and reduce brittleness?
Annealing
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The ability of a metal to withstand shock loading is known as its?
Toughness
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What weld test is classified as a destructive test?
Guided bend
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Which of the following welds aligns two metal pieces approximately in the same plane?
Butt joint
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When using reverse polarity, the electrode will be?
Positive
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What is the recommended tungsten preparation for AC GTAW?
Ball the end of the tungston
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Not an advantage of adding helium to argon for a shielding gas?
Lower gas flow rates
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The industry standard for rating GTAW torches is?
60%
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What converts AC input current into DC current?
Rectifier
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What converts AC input current into DC current?
Use a water-cooled torch
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What is the name of the part in the GTAW torch designed to hold the tungsten?
Collet
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What shielding gas is most commonly used in GTAW?
Argon
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ER308L - what does the "L" represent?
Low carbon
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What filler metal is best for welding dirty carbon steel?
ER70S-2
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What is the correct polarity for GTAW on copper?
DC-
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What is not an advantage of GTAW when used outdoors?
Poor wind resistance
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What is the correct angle for adding filler metal to the molten puddle in GTAW?
15°
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How many cables do water-cooled GTAW torches generally have?
3
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When using GTAW, what happens when switching from argon to an argon-helium mix?
Lower current level is required
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What is the purpose of a rectifier in a welding machine?
Converts AC input current into DC current
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