Arc Welding Terms

___________ is the melting, flowing together, and freezing of metals under controlled conditions.

• weaving 
• weldor
• welding
• welder

________________ is a process that uses electricity to heat and melt the metal.

• alternating current
• conductor
• arc welding
• amperage

A ____________ is the person doing the welding, but a ___________ is the machine doing the welding.

• welding, welder
• welder, weldor
• weaving, weldor
• weldor, welder

________________________________ is welding in which fusion is produced by heating with an arc between a consumable stick electrode and the workpiece.

• polarity
• surface welds
• resistance
• shielded metal arc welding

An __________ is a bare metal rod that is usually coated with chemical compounds called flux.

• electrode
• fillet weld
• electrons
• groove weld

___________ is the flow of tiny particles called electrons through a conductor.

• direct current 
• electrode
• electrons
• electricity

________ are negatively charged particles.

• direct current
• electrode
• electrons
• electricity

A ______________ is something that allows the flow of electrons.

• arc welding
• conductor
• welding
• alternating current

__________, meanwhile, is a measure of electrical pressure.

• voltage 
• welding
• welder
• weaving

_____________ is a measure of electrical current flowing through a circuit and is an indication of the heat being produced.

• arc welding
• direct current
• conductor
• amperage