Module 8- SMAW Electrodes

Front

The weld is formed by the ____________?

Back

wire core mixing with the melted base metal

Front

The chemical and mechanical properties of the base metal can be obtained by referring to the _______.

Back

base metal mill specifications

Front

After a sealed container of low-hydrogen electrodes is opened, the electrodes must be stored in special ovens at a temperature setting of ________?

Back

250°F

Front

The period of time a low-hydrogen electrode can be outside a heated holding or portable oven is ______?

Back

defined as exposure time

Front

Electrodes with powered iron in their flux belong to the ________ electrode group?

Back

fast-fill

Front

All electrodes manufactured in the United States must have the AWS classification number printed on them as well as on the

Back

container in which they are shipped

Front

Normally an electrode should be ________ than the metal being welded.

Back

smaller in diameter

Front

low-hydrogen electrodes that exceed the maximum exposure time can be __________.

Back

dried one time

Front

Non-low-hydrogen electrodes may be used if their coatings are not damaged and they have not come in direct contact with ________.

Back

water or oil

Front

The most common electrodes are discussed in the American Welding Society (AWS) __________.

Back

A5.1 and A5.5