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Q: What effect does shortening the electrode extension have on weld penetration?
Answer:
As the electrode extension distance is shortened, the weld heats up, penetrates, and
builds up less.
Q: Describe the weld produced by a forehand welding angle?
Answer:
Shallow penetration-wide and low bead contour
Q: Describe the weld produced by a backhand welding angle?
Answer:
Deep penetration-narrow and high bead contour.
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Q: What components make up a GMA welding system?
Answer:
Gun Electrode (wire) feed unit Electrode (wire) supply Power Source Shielding gas
supply with flowmeter/regulator Control circuit Related hoses, liners, and cables
Some have water cooling systems.
Q: 18. What can happen if rollers of the wrong shape are used on aluminum wire?
Answer:
The wire rollers are clamped securely against the wire to provide the necessary
friction to push the wire through the conduit to the gun. Using the wrong rollers can
damage the wire and cause it to not feed correctly.
Q: 21. What type of liner should be used for aluminum wire?
Answer:
Nylon