Welding Shop Tools

What is the purpose of a welding helmet?

• To keep the head warm in cold working environments

• To provide better visibility during welding

• To improve the weld quality and strength

• To protect the eyes, face, and neck from sparks, heat, and ultraviolet and infrared rays produced during welding.

Name three types of welding machines commonly used in a welding shop.

• Arc welder

• Spot welder

• Gas welder

• MIG welder, TIG welder, Stick welder

What is the function of a welding clamp?

• To cut the metal into desired shapes

• To provide additional support for the welder

• The function of a welding clamp is to hold the pieces of metal together securely during the welding process.

• To measure the temperature of the metal

Explain the difference between MIG and TIG welding.

• The main difference between MIG and TIG welding is the temperature at which the process is carried out.

• The difference between MIG and TIG welding is the color of the sparks produced during the process.

• The main difference between MIG and TIG welding is the type of electrode and shielding used to create the weld.

• MIG welding is used for joining metal sheets, while TIG welding is used for joining plastic materials.

What safety equipment should be worn when working in a welding shop?

• Sunscreen and sunglasses

• Flip flops and shorts

• Baseball cap and sandals

• Welding helmet, safety glasses, welding gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and steel-toed boots

What is the purpose of a welding table?

• To serve as a cutting board for food preparation

• To provide a comfortable surface for napping

• To display decorative items in a living room

• To provide a stable and flat surface for welding workpieces and to hold the workpiece in place during welding.

Name three hand tools commonly used in a welding shop.

• Hacksaw

• 1. Welding clamp 2. Chipping hammer 3. Wire brush

• Screwdriver

• Pliers

What is the function of a welding electrode?

• To provide illumination for the welding process

• To measure the temperature of the welding material

• To conduct electric current and form an arc for welding

• To cool down the welding area

Explain the purpose of a welding curtain.

• To block out noise in the welding area

• To provide shade for the welder

• To improve the aesthetics of the welding workspace

• The purpose of a welding curtain is to provide protection from sparks, spatter, and UV radiation during welding.

What are the different types of welding gases used in a welding shop?

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen

• Propane, Neon, Krypton

• Methane, Xenon, Radon

• Acetylene, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium