Flux Cored Arc Welding Quiz

Tubular electrodes are used for FCAW.

• True

• False

The EXXT-2 flux cored electrode does not require a shielding gas.

• True

• False

FCAW-G commonly uses carbon dioxide as a shielding gas.

• True

• False

Some flux cored electrodes can be used without the addition of a shielding gas.

• True

• False

FCAW welding most commonly uses AC current for flat position welding.

• True

• False

For FCAW, welding current is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the wire feed speed at the wire feeder.

• True

• False

The FCAW-S process requires a shielding gas.

• True

• False

Electrode extension should be set to approximately 1" when depositing beads on mild steel in flat position using FCAW.

• True

• False

Voltage for FCAW should be approximately 38 V to 45 V.

• True

• False

FCAW produces less distortion than SMAW and smooth, uniform beads.

• True

• False