What are the three most widely used arc welding processes for joining nickel and its

alloys.
A - GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW

Most carbon steel gas shielded flux cored electrodes are classified using.
A - 100% Carbon Dioxide. (hard to remember)

One way to neutralize the effect of nitrogen with the self-shielded FCAW electrode process is
to introduce nitride formers such as. A - aluminum, magnesium, and titanium (hard to remember)

What is the specification for the use of covered filler materials for welding nickel and nickel alloys.
A - AWS A5.11 (Hard to remember)

In aluminum welding ,the strength of fillet weld depends on the composition of the filler alloy and the size of the fillet
Which alloy composition gives the highest shear strength. A - A higher magnesium content filler alloy

In the electrode classification E4918-X-HZR, HZ indicates . A - diffusible hydrogen designator

An E4928 electrode can only be used in. A - the flat and horizontal position.

The shielding gas for FCAW can be confirmed by. A - the manufacturer

E4XXT-2 type flux cored electrodes can be used for single-pass welds over scaled or rusted steels due
to the high levels of. A - deoxidizers.

The "J" designator in the the FCAW wire classification EXXXT-XMJ-HZ denotes.
A - that the electrode meets the requirements for improved toughness of 27 Joules at -40 °C

The presence of hydrogen in solidified weld metal can cause.

A – Cracking

Which microstructure has more solubility for hydrogen.

A - Austenite (hard to remember)

SAW fluxes perform in a similar way to those used in SMAW electrodes, however they are designed to handle.
A - currents over 2000 amps

The number "3" in the electrode classification B-G 49A 3 C1 S6 indicates.

A - the impact energy of 27 J at -30 °C

An hygroscopic electrode coating is capable of.

A - absorbing moisture

Why is the concept of concentricity in the manufacturing of covered electrodes important.

A - Because it helps in the handling of the electrode
The melting range of SAW fluxes is below that of the weld metal. What is the typical melting range temperature of
the slag. A - 1100 °C to 1200 °C

What alloying elements are added to the GMAW classification B-G 49A 3 C1 S2 electrode for multiple deoxidizing.
A - Silicon, manganese, titanium, aluminum, and zirconium

If nitrogen is allowed to enter the arc and into the weld, the deposit will show.
A – porosity

The colour code for a pure tungsten electrode is.

A – Green

The two main types of flux cored wires are.

A - those intended for use with external gas shielding, and those operating without gas shielding

Why do most solid welding wires have a thin coating of copper.

A - To assist with current pick-up in the contact tube

An FCAW stainless steel electrode with a "0" in the electrode designation indicates the electrode can be used for.
A - flat grooves and horizontal fillets only

What does "49" in the GMAW electrode classification B-G 49A 3 C1 S6 indicate.
A - A minimum tensile strength 490 MPa in the as welded condition

Which kind of steel requires more deoxidizing to be weld free of porosity.

A - Rimmed steels

What is the Canadian classification for a AWS A5.18 ER70S-6 classification wire electrode.
A - B-G 49A 3 C1 S6

Iron oxide is added to the flux in an SMAW electrode to improve the formation of __________.
A – Slag

SAW classifications differ from other processes in that they designate.

A - the flux/wire combination

The heat-affected zone is that portion of the base metal that ____________________.
A - has not been melted

What is the difference between E4924 and E4924-1 electrodes.

A - E4924-1 applies to a minimum impact strength of 27 Joules at -20 °C and 4924 is for normal temperatures

The Wall Neutrality Number is a convenient measure of the comparative neutrality of a flux for use in
welding carbon steels. For a flux to be considered neutral, it should have a Wall Neutrality Number of.
A – 40

Which of the following electrodes is used with DC electrode positive only

A - E4310
The chemical composition of the weld metal will vary with the shielding gas used. Because of this,
the use of mixtures of argon with carbon dioxide will increase the level of.
A - manganese and silicon (Hard to remember)

Which type of GMAW process produces a smooth arc plasma, with a distinctive "Humm", through
which hundreds of droplets per second are transferred axially from the electrode to the puddle.
A - Spray transfer

The arc transfer for metal cored arc welding using of a argon-carbon dioxide mixture is.
A - Spray (Hard to remember)

A metal frame is fabricated using a plate with 0.25% of carbon content and is subjected to fatigue
and a temperature minus 30 °C. What would be the best choice of welding rod for this condition.
A - E7018

The term "deoxidizing" is used to describe the action of an element that.

A - removes chemically combined oxygen.

When removing a E4918-1-H8R electrode from its original container for use, is there any special care required.
A - Yes, they should be stored in an electrode oven between 120 - 150 °C while in use

What is the metal transfer characteristic of the E4918 electrode.

A - Globular (Hard to remember)

An alkaline flux has a pH value of. A - greater than seven.

Can you use solid welding wires without copper coating. A – Yes

In the electrode classification E4918-1, the second number "1" indicates.

A - 27 joules at -45 °C

49XT-2 type flux cored electrodes can be used for single-pass welds over scaled or rusted steels
due to the high levels of. A – Deoxidizers

The two most important standards for welding rod specifications in North America are. A - CSA and AWS.

If the slag is not removed in shielded metal arc welding of aluminum, this would cause.
A - corrosion.

To preserve the chemistry for multiple layer SAW applications the flux should be.
A - neutral. (Hard to remember)

In the electrode classification E4918-X-HZR, the numbers 49 indicate. A - 490 Mpa

What is the main purpose of adding iron powder to an electrode coating.

A - To increase deposition rate (hard to remember)
Preheating influences the diffusion of hydrogen in the weld zone as well as the heat-affected zone.
How is this influence manifested.
A - Increased temperature of preheat speeds up the diffusion coefficient (Hard to remember)

What is the colour code for a classification EWTh-2 tungsten electrode.

A – Red

The flux/metal ratio for self-shielded wire electrodes is.

A - up to 35%.

In the classification system for stainless steel electrodes, the letter "H" indicates.
A - carbon content in the upper range

What does the number "1" indicate in the FCAW electrode classification E 491T-9MJ-HZ.
A - The electrode is classified for welding in all positions

Can you use aluminum alloys for cryogenic applications. A – Yes

The submerged arc welding process is usually considered a. A - low hydrogen process.

What is the effect on the hydrogen level of an electrode with the amount of moisture in the air.
A - As the moisture level increases, diffusible hydrogen increases (Hard to remember)

Heavily coated SMAW electrodes can have iron powder content up to.
A - 55% (Hard to remember)

A shielding gas with a substantially lower oxidation potential than recommended (such as argon) could result in.
A - a stronger weld deposit and reduced toughness (Hard to remember)

What are the three preferred welding processes for joining copper and its alloys.
A - GMAW, GTAW, and PAW

Agglomerated or bonded fluxes for SAW consist of mixtures of finely divided oxides or two or more
metals and are agglomerated at a temperature between. A - 800 °C to 1000 °C.

The letter "M" in the electrode classification F49A3-EM12K indicates.

A - the medium manganese content. (Hard to remember)

Which aluminum alloys series produces the most the ductile weld deposits.
A - 1xxx and 5xxx (Hard to remember)

In the electrode classification ENiCu-7, the Ni indicates that.

A - the electrode is a nickel-based alloy

Some of the functions of the slag is that it needs to have proper viscosity, surface tension
and _____________________. A - freezing range
What is the difference between E4918 and E4918-1 electrodes.
A - E4918 is for use to -30 °C and E4918-1 is for use to -45 °C

What binder is used for the fabrication of coating welding electrodes.

A - Sodium or potassium silicate (Hard to remember)

To increase crack resistance when welding aluminum with GMAW, the electrode will have.
A - a lower melting temperature than the base metal

The selection of the correct electrode classification for GTAW welding of aluminum depends primarily on.
A - the aluminum alloy to be joined and the service condition

What is the newly adopted AWS specification for MCAW and FCAW wires.
A - AWS A5.36 (Hard to remember)

Many classifications of low-alloy steel electrodes in CSA W48 and AWS A5.5 require the mechanical
testing to be carried out in the post-weld heat-treated (PWHT) condition. Why.
A - Because the weld metal is brittle in the as welded condition

E4310 and E4311 electrodes should not be baked because they need ______ moisture.
A - 3% to 7%

Which SAW flux is used primarily to make single pass welds especially on oxidized base metals.
A - Active Flux (Hard to remember)

The detrimental effects of hydrogen can be worsened by.

A - high restraint.
A SAW flux that is manufactured by mixing carefully proportioned quantities and melting them together,
cooled, followed by grinding to suitable size is known as. A - a fused flux.

What is the oxide addition for an EWCe-2 tungsten electrode.

A - 1.8-2.2%-CeO2 (Hard to remember)

The number "0" in the electrode designation E308T0-1 indicates the electrode can be used for.
A - flat groove and horizontal fillets only

The term "diffusible hydrogen" is used to describe the action of an element that.
A - adds hydrogen to the weld metal

The characteristic of metal transfer for the basic type of flux cored wire is.
A -Globular (Hard to remember)