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WorksheetsFCAW
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does FCAW mean?
Fast Current Arc Welding
Flame Core Arc Welding
Flux Core Arc Welding
Flexible Core Arc Welding
What is the correct polarity to run self shielding FCAW-S wire?
DCEN
DCEP
ACEN
ACEP
What is the correct gas mix when running FCAW?
100% Argon
90% Argon 7.5% Helium 2.5% Co2
80% Argon 20% Co2
75% Argon 25% Co2
Where can you get a baseline for machine settings?
The manufacturer of the wire
The manufacturer of the machine
It's listed on the side of the machine
Setting parameters are automatic when you switch modes
What is the correct polarity to run gas shielded or dual shielded FCAW wire?
DCEP
DCEN
ACEN
ACEP
If you have trouble seeing where to weld, what could you use to guide you?
Spot weld marks
Sharpie marks
Scratch Awl marks
Soapstone marks
With FCAW, how should the wire angle travel?
With a push angle
With a drag angle
None of these
Either of these
What should your wire angle be when welding with FCAW?
5-10 degrees
10-15 degrees
15-20 degrees
20-25 degrees
What should your electrical stickout be with FCAW wire?
1/8" to 1/4"
1/4" to 1/2"
3/8" to 5/8"
1/2" to 3/4"
What is considered the "Toe" of the weld?
The top of the weld bead
The bottom of the weld bead
The edge of the bead
The center of the weld bead
What position can FCAW be used in?
Horizontal
Uphill
Overhead
Any position
Should you use shielding gas with self shielding wire? (FCAW-S wire)
Yes
No
Should you use Shielding gas with dual shielding wire? (FCAW-G wire)
Yes
No
What affect does LOW voltage have on FCAW weld?
More spatter evident
Porosity in the weld
Wider weld bead
Creates an undercut
What affect does HIGH voltage have on the weld bead?
More spatter evident
Creates an undercut
Flatter and wider weld bead
Porosity int he weld
