Welding Tools and Safety Equipment Quiz

Which tool is commonly used to clean base metal before starting to weld?

• Bench grinder

• Angle grinder

• Belt sander

• Sandpaper

Wire brushes can remove all of the following EXCEPT?

• Rust

• Paint

• Dirt

• Metal

Sanding discs are used to create which of the following?

• Weld joints

• Pad of beads

• Smooth surfaces

• Weld beads

Which of the following is NOT a recommended piece of safety equipment to use when grinding metal?

• Earplugs

• Facemask

• Knee pads

• Safety goggles

If a WPS calls for preheating to 225°F (107°C), which temperature indicating crayon would be used?

• 500°F (260°C) crayon

• 300°F (149°C) crayon

• 700°F (371°C) crayon

• 175°F (79°C) crayon