SMAW Basics

SMAW is also known as....

• Manual welding

• Gas welding

• Arc Welding

• Stick Welding

The path taken by the electrical current flowing from one terminal to the machine through a conductor to the other terminal.

• Current

• Amperage

• Electrical Circuit

• Voltage

When the electrical current that flows in one direction.

• Direct Current

• Alternating Current

• Resistance

• Polarity

Where electrons flow in both positive and negative values.

• Direct Current

• Alternating Current

• Current

• Voltage

Electrical pressure that causes current to flow.

• Ampere

• Amperage

• Resistance

• Voltage

DCEP is the abbreviation for:

• Direct Current Electron Positive

• Direct Current Electron Negative

• Direct Current Electrode Positive

• Direct Current Electrode Negative

DCEN is the abbreviation for:

• Direct Current Electrode Negative

• Direct Current Electron Negative

• Direct Current Electron Neutral

• Direct Current Electrode Neutral

The electrode holder is...

• a handle-like tool that is used to pick up metal.

• a handle-like tool that holds the electrode during welding.

• a clamp that holds the metal.

• a clamp that holds the electrode during welding.

Electrodes are metal that are covered in...

• Fibers

• Arcs

• Flux

• Gas

What is polarity?

• The direction in which electricity is flowing.

• The movement of electricity in the sky.

• A positive or negative charge.

• A polar bear.