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Answers for August
Quiz of the Month
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic

    1. When striking an arc, the arc length is held for a moment at about two electrode diameters... (for about 1/8" diameter electrode the arc is about 1/4")  
      Answer = a) to pre-heat the base metal

    2. The width of the weld bead should be about...
      Answer = b) two electrode widths

    3. The sound of a correct arc is like...
      Answer = b) a continuous "frying" sound

    4. When welding over previous deposited bead...
      Answer = b) clean the previous bead thoroughly before the next weld

    5. At the completion of the weld, the crater...
      Answer = a) should be filled to the height of the bead