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What is the purpose of coating the filler rod with flux in oxyacetylene welding?
What is the purpose of coating the filler rod with flux in oxyacetylene welding?
- To increase the melting point of the filler metal
- To enhance the conductivity of the filler rod
- To decrease the adhesion of the filler metal
- To clean surfaces and prevent oxidation (correct)
In oxyacetylene welding, where is the maximum temperature reached?
In oxyacetylene welding, where is the maximum temperature reached?
- In the outer envelope
- At the base metal surface
- At the tip of the inner cone (correct)
- Throughout the workpiece
Which type of welding uses a high temperature flame from the combustion of acetylene and oxygen?
Which type of welding uses a high temperature flame from the combustion of acetylene and oxygen?
- Brazing
- Arc Welding
- Resistance Welding
- Oxyfuel Gas Welding (correct)
What is the maximum temperature that acetylene is capable of reaching in oxyacetylene welding?
What is the maximum temperature that acetylene is capable of reaching in oxyacetylene welding?
What is the primary reason for ensuring that the composition of filler metal is similar to the base metal in oxyacetylene welding?
What is the primary reason for ensuring that the composition of filler metal is similar to the base metal in oxyacetylene welding?