Welding Through the Ages

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Which method of welding was most commonly used in production on aircraft materials under 3⁄16-inch in thickness until the mid 1950s?

  • Electric welding
  • Arc welding
  • Gas welding (correct)
  • Hydrogen welding

What is the most common type of welding that is usually referred to as 'stick' welding?

  • Hydrogen welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding (correct)
  • Electric arc welding

What is the purpose of the flux coating on the metal wire rod in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)?

  • To form an air gap between the metal and the electrode
  • To prevent oxidation of the molten puddle (correct)
  • To produce intense heat needed to melt the work and the electrode
  • To protect the weld bead as it cools

What is the former name for gas metal arc welding (GMAW)?

<p>Metal inert gas (MIG) welding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of welding can be used for large volume?

<p>Gas metal arc welding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gas is commonly used in oxy-acetylene welding equipment?

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

What is the approximate heat output of hydrogen when used in aluminum welding?

<p>4,800 °F (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the inert gas in gas metal arc welding (GMAW)?

<p>To shield the molten puddle from oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature of the oxy-acetylene flame used in gas welding?

<p>Approximately 6,300 °Fahrenheit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three general types of welding mentioned in the text?

<p>Gas, electric arc, and electric resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was welding as we know it today invented?

<p>19th century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the lighter metals used in the construction of aircraft?

<p>Aluminum, magnesium, and titanium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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