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What is the primary function of a welding power supply?
What is the primary function of a welding power supply?
- To provide inert shielding gas
- To provide or modulate electric current for arc welding (correct)
- To generate power for welding
- To control the temperature during welding
What types of current can a welding power supply control?
What types of current can a welding power supply control?
- Single-phase and three-phase current
- High voltage and low voltage
- Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) (correct)
- Pulsed current and continuous current
What do welding power supplies for processes using shielding gas offer connections for?
What do welding power supplies for processes using shielding gas offer connections for?
- Inert gases and methods to control inert gas flow
- Gas and methods to control gas flow (correct)
- Oil and methods to control oil flow
- Water and methods to control water flow
Do welding power supplies primarily generate power?
Do welding power supplies primarily generate power?
In what welding application are welding power supplies notably used in isolated areas?
In what welding application are welding power supplies notably used in isolated areas?