GTAW Test

What does GTAW stand for?

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

• Gas Tungsten Alloy Welding

• Gas Transmission Arc Welding

• General Tungsten Arc Welding

What is another name for GTAW?

• TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding

• MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

• FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)

What are the 3 aspects that GTAW utilizes?

• a. Tungsten Electrode b. Shielding gas c. Filler metal

• a. Power supply b. Tungsten electrode c. Water cooling

• a. Arc length b. Welding speed c. Electrode angle

• a. Base metal b. Welding rod c. Flux

What are two benefits to GTAW?

• High quality welds, Precise control

• Low cost, Fast welding speed

• Minimal shielding gas required, High deposition rate

• Suitable for thick materials, Requires no skill

What are two limitations to GTAW?

• a. Slower process b. Requires higher skill level

• a. Faster process b. Requires less skill

• a. Produces more spatter b. Uses flux core wire

• a. Only used for thick materials b. Cannot weld aluminum

What are two welding applications that GTAW can be used for?

• a. Welding thin materials b. Welding non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, magnesium)

• c. Welding thick cast iron parts b. Welding only ferrous metals

• d. Soldering electronic components b. Welding with flux-cored wire

• e. Spot welding automotive panels b. Welding with stick electrodes

What is the minimum shading for GTAW?

• Shade 10

• Shade 5

• Shade 8

• Shade 12

What is the proper setting for the TIG regulator?

• 15-20 CFH (Cubic Feet per Hour)

• 5-10 CFH (Cubic Feet per Hour)

• 25-30 CFH (Cubic Feet per Hour)

• 40-50 CFH (Cubic Feet per Hour)

What polarity does TIG generally utilize for steel?

• DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative)

• DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive)

• AC (Alternating Current)

• DC (Direct Current, no polarity specified)

What polarity does TIG generally utilize for aluminum?

• AC (Alternating Current)

• DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative)

• DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive)

• Pulsed DC