SMAW Welding Electrodes

Which is the symbol for DC?

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DCEP stands for

• Negative Polarity

• Direct Current Electrode Positive

• Direct Current Electrode Negative

• Direct Current Electrode Position

Which is the symbol for AC?

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The First two numbers in the electrodes classification stands for________?

• PSI

• Tensile Strength

• Pounds

• Flux Coating

The last number on a welding rod stands for what_____?

• Tensile strength

• Flux coating

• Welding Position

• AWS

• DC-

• DC+

• AC

• none

What polarity is this?

• DC+

• DC-

• AC

• none

What do the first 2 numbers mean on this electrode?

• 60000psi tensile stength

• 60000psi shear strength

• 60 amps needed

• 6000psi tensile strength

_______ and ________ the electrode against the base metal are two ways to strike and Arc?

• Tapping and Scratching

• Rubbing

• Flashing

What positions can this electrode be run in?

• flat and horizontal

• all

• flat only

• vertical and over head