Welding Flashcard

Front

What is an undercut in welding?

Back

A groove in the base metal at the weld toe

Front

What are weld coupons used for?

Back

To practice or produce test welds for qualifications

Front

What types of joints can a fillet weld form?

Back

T, lap, and corner

Front

What is the weld face?

Back

The weld's exposed surface on the side where the welder produced it.

Front

Which term describes the leg lengths of the largest right triangle in a weld profile?

Back

Size

Front

What does the term 'convexity' refer to in the context of fillet welds?

Back

The bulging or outward curve of the weld face

Front

Which measurement is used to determine the strength of a fillet weld? Options: Size, Actual throat, Effective throat, Theoretical throat

Back

Effective throat

Front

What must the weld area be free from to ensure a proper fillet weld? Rust, Dross, Paint, Oil

Back

Dross

Front

What is the consequence of having an insufficient leg in a fillet weld?

Back

Unacceptable weld

Front

What does excessive undercut in a fillet weld lead to?

Back

Unacceptable weld