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WLD507 - Practical Applications of SMAW Techniques in Groove Welds, Machine Operation, Puddle Control, and Safety Procedures

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This section explores the practical aspects of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), including weld preparation, puddle control, and safety measures. It explains how improper cooling methods, such as water cooling, can cause weld cracks and affect base-metal properties, emphasizing proper practice with coupons instead. The material covers groove weld setup, electrode angles, amperage adjustments, and reinforcement standards for various positions, including horizontal, vertical, and open-root V-groove welds. Technical topics include transformer-rectifier operation, voltage conversion, duty cycle, and current flow through copper conductors. The section also details the correct use of hand and pneumatic tools for surface preparation and cleaning, as well as guidelines for machine maintenance based on operational hours. Key focus areas include preventing undercuts, maintaining arc length, ensuring safety through proper lifting techniques, and adhering to AWS requirements for weld coupons and electrode use. By mastering these SMAW principles, welders enhance precision, structural quality, and workplace safety.

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WLD507 - Practical Applications of SMAW
Techniques in Groove Welds, Machine Operation,
Puddle Control, and Safety Procedures
Cooling welds with water can cause weld cracks and affect the mechanical properties of the __ - Base
metal✅✅✅

Cooling with water is only done on _ - Practice coupons✅✅✅

Engine generators should be shut down if no welding is to take place for more than__ minutes -
10✅✅✅

For an open-root V-groove weld, root reinforcement should be flush to _ - 1/8"✅✅✅

For better puddle control when welding vertically, you should _ - Set the amperage in the lower part
of the suggested range✅✅✅

Groove weld should be made with slight reinforcement and a gradual transition to the base metal at
each - Toe✅✅✅

Groove welds should be made with slight reinforcement and a gradual transition to the base meta at
each - Toe✅✅✅

Hand tools for preparing a welding surface and cleaning completed well include __ - Files, wire
brushes, and chipping hammers✅✅✅

Horizontal welds can be made on a horizontal open-root V-groove or on a(n) _ - Vertically positioned
flat surface✅✅✅

If 3/8" carbon steel is not available, practice welds can be made on steel __ to 3/4" thick -
1/4"✅✅✅

If the tip of an SMAW electrode is touched and held against the workpiece instead of allowing for a
gap between the two, the electron will __ - Pass the electricity directly to the work piece without
creating an arc✅✅✅

In a transformer-rectifier type welding system, AC voltage is reduced to a lower voltage level, and
then converted (rectified) int __ - DC voltage✅✅✅
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