Welding Equipment & Safety Tips

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Why is it recommended to wear cotton clothing during welding operations?

  • To increase the welder's dexterity.
  • To maintain a sterile working environment.
  • To easily identify the welder in the work area.
  • To protect the welder from potential hazards. (correct)

Which factor directly contributes to an increase in ozone concentration during welding?

  • The color of the electrode used.
  • Amperage, extension of arc time, and shielding gas flow. (correct)
  • The type of metal being welded.
  • The welder's experience level.

What safety measure should be implemented in hangars to address fire hazards?

  • Installing additional ventilation systems.
  • Providing welders with specialized fire-resistant suits.
  • Equipping hangars with fixed fire protection equipment. (correct)
  • Restricting the use of certain welding techniques.

In DCRP (Direct Current Reverse Polarity), how do electrons flow?

<p>Electrons flow from the work to the electrode. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components found in a gas regulator used in welding?

<p>Flow meter and pressure gauge. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a flow meter in a gas regulator?

<p>To determine the correct gas flow rate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does a pressure gauge serve in a gas regulator?

<p>It helps adjust the amounts of gas required for the work. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is responsible for holding the tungsten electrode in a welding torch?

<p>Collet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the gas lens in a welding torch?

<p>To control and direct gas flow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a welding torch acts as 'the handle through which current and gas flow'?

<p>Gas cup. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cotton Clothing in Welding

Cotton clothing should be worn during all welding operations to protect the welder.

Hangars Fire Safety

Hangars should be equipped with fixed fire protection equipment.

Ozone in Welding

Ozone concentration increases with the type of electrode used, amperage, extension of arc time, and shielding gas flow.

DCRP (Direct Current Reverse Polarity)

DCRP: Electrons flow from the work to the electrode.

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Gas Regulator: Flow Meter

Gas regulator consists of a flow meter to determine the correct gas flow rate.

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Gas Regulator: Pressure Gauge

Gas regulator contains a pressure gauge helps adjust the amount of gas that is required for the work.

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Collet

Holds the tunsten electrode

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Collet Body Function

Torch component. Holds the collet.

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Gas Lens Purpose

Torch component. Controlling and directing gas flow

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Gas Cup

Torch component. The handle through which current and gas flow

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Study Notes

  • Cotton clothing should be worn during all welding operations to protect the welder.
  • Hangars should be equipped with fixed fire protection equipment.
  • Ozone concentration increases with the type of electrode used, amperage, extension of arc time, and shielding gas flow.
  • DCRP means electrons flow from work to electrode.

Gas regulator

  • Gas regulator consists of a flow meter to determine the correct gas flow rate.
  • It also has a pressure gauge to help adjust the amount of gas required for the work.

Torch

  • Torch consists of collet, collet body, gas lens, and gas cup.
  • Collet holds the tungsten electrode.
  • Gas lens controls and directs gas flow.
  • Gas cup is the handle through which current and gas flow.

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