Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Removing part of a square edge to create a sloping edge that provides better weld penetration.

• beveling
• welding procedure specification (WPS)
• weave pattern
• undercutting

A joint welded between two pieces of metal positioned approximately in the same plane, with a gap between the two parallel edges.

• butt joint
• beveling
• welding procedure specification (WPS)
• weave pattern

A welding machine that provides an even, or constant, supply of amperage to the electrode.

• constant-current machine
• butt joint
• beveling
• welding procedure specification (WPS)

A joint between two members located perpendicular or at an angle to each other.

• corner joint
• constant-current machine
• butt joint
• beveling

A small, rectangular piece of flat plate used as a practice pad to practice welding techniques.

• coupon
• corner joint
• constant-current machine
• butt joint

Weld testing that destroys the welded joint, including sectioning, bending, or breaking the component in order to evaluate various mechanical or physical properties of the welded metal.

• destructive welding test
• coupon
• corner joint
• constant-current machine

A joint formed when the edges of two or more parallel, or almost parallel, members are welded along one of the flush edges.

• edge joint
• destructive welding test
• coupon
• corner joint

In SMAW, a consumable metal rod used to combine with the base metal, forming the weld pool. Also called welding rod.

• electrode
• edge joint
• destructive welding test
• coupon

An insulated clamp that holds the welding electrode.

• electrode holder
• electrode
• edge joint
• destructive welding test

iron containing

• ferrous
• electrode holder
• electrode
• edge joint