Gr 12 Stick Welding Review

1. 2. 3. What do each letter in the acronym SMAW represent? What type of power source is required for stick welding and what makes it ideal for stick? Label the following Stick Machine Diagram:

Stick Welding Machine

On Off Increase AC DCRP Electrode Pos + DCSP Electrode Neg -

Decrease

AC 30 50 Work DC 30 50 100 100 250 200 300 250 150 Electrode

150

200

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Describe Alternating Current List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of AC Describe Direct Current List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of DC In the following electrode designation, what do each number/letter represent? E 6013 3/32" What type of current enables you to choose between straight and reverse polarity? What pole, positive or negative, do the electrode and ground have to be for reverse polarity? What fraction of the heat is at the work and what fraction of heat is at the electrode for reverse polarity? What is the main welding characteristic of reverse polarity? What pole, positive or negative, do the electrode and ground have to be for straight polarity? What fraction of the heat is at the work and what fraction of heat is at the electrode for straight polarity? What is the main welding characteristic of straight polarity?

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What is the advantage or disadvantage of stick versus MIG in the following categories? A or D Reason why is it an advantage or disadvantage

Power Source Cost Operator Skill Linear Length of Weld Speed of Process Versatility Size of Finished Weld Cleaning afterwards Changing Type of Electrode eg SS

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What do each letter in the acronym LASH represent? Describe each. What is the effect of hydrogen deposits in a weld? Why are Low Hydrogen electrodes kept in an electrode oven? How long can low hydrogen electrodes be kept out of the oven? What has to be done to low hydrogen electrodes that are left out too long? What is the purpose of the electrode coating? What could potentially happen to welds if done with improperly stored electrodes? Make cross section diagrams of weld profiles that have been done with the correct amperage, an amperage that is too low ,and an amperage that is too high, Label the following diagram