WorksheetsSet up and use shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
How is the output of a SMAW machine stated?
amperage
resistance
ohms
voltage
When setting up a SMAW welding machine, what two factors determine the amperage setting?
electrode length and polarity
thickness of the metal and any electrode size
polarity and arc length
type of machine and length of weld
What is the polarity when the electrode is POSITIVE?
balanced
straight
reverse
foward
What determines the size of an arc welding machine ?
height, weight and length
size of electrodes
Maximum output amperage
machine weight
Which processes use a constant current (CC) power source?
GMAW and FCAW
SAW and SMAW
FCAW and GTAW
SMAW and GTAW
Which is NOT needed to perform the SMAW process?
filler metal
gas supply
base metal
electricity
What does voltage measure ?
Electrical pressure
electrical quality
electron ratio
electron frequency
What is WELDING CURRENT?
resistance
amperage
wattage
voltage
How is wattage calculated ?
volts x amps
volts x electrons
volts / amps
volts /electrons
