Set up and use shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Front

How is the output of a SMAW machine stated?

Back

amperage

Front

When setting up a SMAW welding machine, what two factors determine the amperage setting? Options: thickness of the metal and any electrode size, polarity and arc length, type of machine and length of weld.

Back

thickness of the metal and any electrode size

Front

What is the polarity when the electrode is POSITIVE?

Back

reverse

Front

What determines the size of an arc welding machine?

Back

Maximum output amperage

Front

Which processes use a constant current (CC) power source?

Back

SMAW and GTAW

Front

Which is NOT needed to perform the SMAW process? Options: filler metal, base metal, electricity

Back

gas supply

Front

What does voltage measure?

Back

Electrical pressure

Front

What is WELDING CURRENT?

Back

amperage

Front

How is wattage calculated?

Back

volts x amps