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What is a characteristic of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)?

  • It is less economical compared to SMAW.
  • It primarily welds only stainless steels.
  • It uses a solid electrode.
  • It has a high skill level requirement for quality results. (correct)

Which material is NOT mentioned as being typically welded using FCAW?

  • Low carbon steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Cast iron
  • Copper alloys (correct)

What is one of the main benefits of Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)?

  • It can achieve extremely high temperatures. (correct)
  • It is less efficient than traditional arc welding.
  • It can only weld ferrous materials.
  • It has a low temperature output.

What is a notable disadvantage of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)?

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Which process focuses a high-velocity stream of inert gas to create a plasma arc?

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What is a key characteristic of a neutral flame in welding?

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Why would an excess acetylene flame be used in welding?

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What happens when an oxidizing flame is used during welding?

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What is the temperature at which the thermite reaction is ignited in thermit welding?

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What is one of the applications of thermit welding?

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What is the primary purpose of an electrode in arc welding?

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Which type of electrode is primarily made from titanium oxide?

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Which of the following is NOT a resistance welding process?

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In a typical resistance welding cycle, what is the correct sequence of operations?

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What is the voltage range typically used in resistance welding?

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What is one of the main advantages of resistance welding?

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Which condition can hinder effective resistance welding?

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What is the typical current range used in resistance welding?

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What is the primary function of the coating on a consumable electrode in shielded metal arc welding?

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In arc welding, which type of polarity is suited for deep penetration welds?

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Which of the following materials cannot be welded using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)?

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What is a primary advantage of using direct current (DC) in arc welding?

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Which arc welding process utilizes a granular flux that provides shielding under the weld arc?

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What is a common disadvantage of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)?

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Which of the following applications is suitable for shielded metal arc welding?

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Which feature makes submerged arc welding (SAW) safer compared to traditional arc welding processes?

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What is the temperature of the inner core of the flame during the oxyacetylene reaction?

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Which type of flame is produced when the ratio of oxygen to acetylene is 1:1?

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What is the total heat liberated during the two stages of combustion?

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What does a carburizing flame indicate in terms of gas mixture?

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What is a significant disadvantage of using oxyacetylene welding?

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What is the heat transfer factor in oxyacetylene welding?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of flame used in oxyacetylene welding?

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For which thickness of plates is oxyacetylene welding rarely used?

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What is the primary mechanism that enables welding in friction welding?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of friction welding?

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Which component is involved in the mechanism of friction stir welding?

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What types of joints are commonly created through friction welding?

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What is an environmental benefit of friction welding?

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In which scenario can friction welding be utilized effectively?

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What occurs to the materials' interface during the friction stir welding process?

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Which of the following statements about the friction welding process is true?

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Flashcards

DC for better arc control in welding

In arc welding, using DC power allows for better control over the arc compared to AC power.

Straight polarity in arc welding

In arc welding, using straight polarity means the workpiece is positive and the electrode is negative. This is good for shallow welds and wide gaps.

Reverse polarity in arc welding

In arc welding, using reverse polarity means the workpiece is negative and the electrode is positive. This is good for deeper welds.

SMAW process description

The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process uses a consumable electrode coated with a protective flux.

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Filler metal composition in SMAW

The SMAW process uses a filler metal with similar chemical composition to the base metal.

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electrode coating function in SMAW

The coating on the electrode in SMAW provides a protective layer and stabilizes the arc.

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SAW process description

The submerged arc welding (SAW) process uses a continuous bare electrode wire and a blanket of granular flux.

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Function of granular flux in SAW

The granular flux in SAW provides protection from spatter, sparks, and radiation.

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Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

An arc welding process that utilizes a hollow consumable tubular electrode filled with flux to generate heat for melting.

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Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

The process uses a constricted plasma arc for welding, generated by focusing a high velocity stream of inert gas onto a tungsten electrode.

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PAW Temperature

The high velocity, intensely hot plasma arc stream used in PAW reaches temperatures up to 17,000°C due to the arc constriction and high power density.

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FCAW Applications

FCAW can be used to weld various metals with varying thicknesses, allowing for high productivity. Applications include machine frames, bulldozer blades, and diesel engine bodies.

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PAW Material Compatibility

The process of PAW can weld almost all materials, including tungsten, due to the high temperature of the plasma arc.

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Neutral Flame

A type of welding flame where the mixture of fuel gas and oxygen is perfectly balanced, resulting in no changes to the metal being welded. It creates a neutral zone without oxidizing or carburizing the weld metal.

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Carburizing Flame

A welding flame with an excess of acetylene, causing an increase in the carbon content of the weld metal, leading to hardening.

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Oxidizing Flame

A welding flame where the mix contains more oxygen than needed, resulting in oxidation of the metal being welded.

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Thermit Welding

A welding process that utilizes the exothermic heat produced by a chemical reaction between aluminum powder and iron oxide (thermite) to join metal parts.

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Thermit

A material consisting of a mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide that produces intense heat when ignited, creating a molten iron bath for welding.

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Resistance Welding

A welding technique that uses heat generated by the resistance of the workpiece to the flow of electric current.

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Resistance Spot Welding

A type of resistance welding where two pieces of metal are joined by applying pressure and current at a single spot.

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Electrode Coating

A combination of chemicals that aid in arc stabilization, metal transfer, and slag formation during welding.

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Cellulosic Electrodes

Electrodes containing cellulose, a type of plant material, used in arc welding.

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Rutile Electrodes

Electrodes coated with titanium oxide, known for their smooth arc and good weld appearance.

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Basic Electrodes

Electrodes containing calcium carbonate and fluoride, used for welding heavy sections.

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Current (Resistance Welding)

The amount of electrical current flowing through the welding circuit.

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Voltage (Resistance Welding)

The voltage applied to the welding circuit, typically low for resistance welding.

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Neutral flame ratio

The ratio of oxygen to acetylene in the oxyacetylene welding flame that creates a neutral flame, producing a balanced combustion with no excess of either gas.

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Inner core of oxyacetylene flame

The inner core of an oxyacetylene flame where the first combustion reaction occurs, reaching approximately 3500°C.

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Outer envelope of oxyacetylene flame

The outer envelope of an oxyacetylene flame where the second combustion reaction occurs, burning the products of the first reaction and reaching approximately 1260°C.

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Oxyacetylene welding

A welding technique using a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gases to produce a flame hot enough to melt metals.

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First stage combustion in oxyacetylene flame

The chemical reaction that takes place in the inner core of an oxyacetylene flame, producing carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and heat.

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Second stage combustion in oxyacetylene flame

The chemical reaction that takes place in the outer envelope of an oxyacetylene flame, burning the products of the first stage and producing carbon dioxide, water, and more heat.

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Friction Welding

A welding technique where heat is generated through friction between two surfaces, causing plastic deformation and atomic diffusion, ultimately joining the materials together.

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How does friction welding work?

The joining of materials by rotating one workpiece against another, generating heat through friction, eventually resulting in a solid weld.

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Friction Stir Welding

A welding process where a non-consumable rotating tool is pushed into the material, generating heat and plastic deformation, resulting in a solid weld.

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What is HAZ in welding?

The region of a weld where the base material undergoes changes in microstructure and properties due to heat during welding.

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Why is narrow HAZ an advantage in friction welding?

A narrow heat-affected zone is an advantage of friction welding because it minimizes changes in the material properties near the weld.

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Butt Joint

A type of weld where the two ends of the materials are butted together, with no overlap.

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Corner Joint

A type of weld where two pieces of material are joined at a 90 degree angle, forming a corner.

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What is solid-state welding?

A welding process that involves no melting or fusion of the materials being joined, relying on pressure and heat to create a solid weld.

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Study Notes

Workshop Processes and Practice I: Metal Joining

  • Metal joining includes welding, brazing, soldering, and adhesive bonding of materials.
  • Joining methods create permanent joints that resist separation by force, facilitating the assembly of multiple components into systems.

Welding

  • Welding is a metal-joining process where two or more parts are joined or coalesced by heat and/or pressure at their contacting surfaces.
  • Welding can be done using only heat or a combination of heat and pressure.
  • Some welding processes use a filler material for better coalescence.

Soldering and Brazing

  • Soldering and brazing involve melting a filler rod to join metal parts.
  • Brazing requires higher temperatures than soldering and typically uses a stronger filler metal (like brass).
  • Soldering uses lower temperatures and a weaker filler metal (like tin-lead).

Welding Advantages

  • Strong welded joints can be stronger than parent materials, if proper filler metal is used.
  • Economical material usage and fabrication costs, compared to other assembly methods.

Welding Disadvantages

  • Higher labor costs due to mostly manual methods.
  • Risk of injury due to high heat and pressure.
  • Disassembly is difficult as welded joints are strong.
  • Some welding defects are not always identifiable, reducing final joint strength.

Classification of Welding Processes

  • Arc Welding:

  • Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG)

  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG)

  • Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

  • Submerged arc welding (SAW)

  • Plasma arc welding

  • Flux cored arc welding (FCAW)

  • Resistance Welding:

  • Spot welding

  • Seam welding

  • Projection welding

  • Resistance butt welding

  • Gas Welding:

  • Oxy-acetylene welding

  • Oxy-hydrogen welding

  • Air-acetylene welding

  • Pressure gas welding

  • Thermo-chemical Welding:

  • Thermit welding

  • Atomic hydrogen welding

  • Radiant Energy Welding:

  • Electron beam welding

  • Laser beam welding

Fusion Welding

  • Heat is applied to melt the base metals.
  • A filler metal is often added to the molten pool during welding to enhance the weld joint's strength.
  • When no filler metal is used, the fusion welding process is known as autogenous welding.

Solid-State Welding

  • Joining occurs through pressure application (sometimes with heat).
  • Temperatures during solid state welding are lower than the melting point of the metals.
  • No filler material is used. Types include: Diffusion welding, Friction welding/Stir welding, and Ultrasonic welding.

Arc Welding Process Details

  • Electric arc is created between an electrode and the work piece.

  • The high temperature of the arc melts the metals being joined.

  • In seam welding, a continuous electrode is used.

  • Electrodes: Consumable electrodes are consumed in the process. Non-consumable electrodes are not consumed.

Arc Shielding

  • Shielding gases (like argon, helium) or flux protect the weld from air contaminants.
  • This helps prevent unwanted reactions with the base metal.
  • Flux melts during welding, covering the molten pool and creating a protective layer.

Power Source in Arc Welding

  • Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) are used for arc welding.
  • DC is generally preferred for better arc control.
  • Polarity (work piece positive or negative, electrode positive or negative) affects the weld penetration depth.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

  • Consumable electrode coated with flux for protection and filler metal.
  • This helps prevent oxidation and stabilizes the arc.
  • Applications: Shipbuilding, construction, and machine structures.

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

  • Arc is struck between electrode and the work piece underneath a blanket of granular flux (often a mixture of minerals)
  • No visible arc, avoids spatter, smoke and undesirable arc effects.
  • Shielding provided entirely by granular flux.
  • Applications: Large diameter pipes, tanks, pressure vessels, heavy machinery.

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

  • Continuous wire used as consumable electrode.
  • Shielding gas (like CO2, Argon) surrounds the weld and prevents contamination.
  • The process is more automated than other arc welding processes

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

  • Non-consumable tungsten electrode used.
  • Shielding gas is used to protect the molten weld.
  • Filler metal (optional) is heated by the arc.
  • High-quality welds are produced with less spatter.

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

  • Consumable electrode with flux core, providing shielding and filler .
  • Economy and wider applications are key features.
  • Weld metals from various base metals including steel, low carbon steel, high alloy, and stainless steel.

Plasma Arc Welding

  • High-velocity, intensely hot plasma arc used for welding almost any metal.

Welding Defects

  • Dimensional defects (warpage, improper joint preparation),
  • Structural discontinuities (porosity, inclusions, incomplete fusion, cracks),
  • Inadequate properties (low strength, ductility, corrosion resistance).

Types of Welds

  • Bead Weld, Fillet Weld, Plug Weld, Groove Weld, Spot Weld, Seam Weld

Brazing

  • Filler metal melted to create a joint.
  • The filler metal melts at a temperature higher than the joining metals’ melting points but below melting points of joining metals
  • Applications: Joining dissimilar metals, thin-walled tubing and components, inaccessible areas in complex designs,
  • Benefits: Better corrosion resistance and higher joint strength than soldering

Soldering

  • Low melting-point filler metal (solder) used to join metals.
  • The base metals do not melt.
  • Applications: Printed circuit boards, pipe joining (copper), and low-stress joints.
  • Benefits: Fast and easy, and lower costs, but weakness is in joint durability and corrosion resistance.

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