Arc Welding Basics

What safety glasses are the ones that should be used in the shop?

• Z78

• Z87

• Z54

• Zmatic

Why is Arc welding still so popular?

• fun

• cheap

• most economical

• most versatile

What is an electrode?

• used to clean weld

• tool for cutting

• stick to weld with

• grinding tool

Where does AC current come from?

• generator

• torch

• house plug

• the sun

What are the 3 names for the type of welding that we are learning about?

• mig, tig, arc

• stick, mig, arc

• stick, smaw, arc

• smaw, oxy fuel, dc

Where does DC current come from?

• a wall plug

• a generator engine

• the sun

• a grinder

What does SMAW stand for?

• Shielded Arc material

• small minimal animal waste

• shielded metal arc welding

• none

What is flux?

• coating that protects the grinder

• used to clean a weld

• electrical current

• layer around electrode that protects the weld

What is the most common shade of welding lens used to weld?

• 3

• 10

• 8

• 18

What is the proper attire used in the shop?