1' Shielded arc welding is a fusion process where heat is obtained from an electric arc which is for

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• 1. Shielded arc welding is a fusion process where
  heat is obtained from an electric arc which is
  formed between a base metal and an electrode.
• 2. Some safety precautions are
• A) Don't strike arc until helmet is in place
• B) Wear proper clothing
• C) Hold electrode by insulated handle
• D) Proper ventilation
• E) Avoid welding near combustable material
• F) Always wear safety glasses
• G) Never stand in water when welding
• H) Never weld on closed conainers
• 3. Hold the elctrode at a 15 degrees travel
  angle and either tap or strike an arc then
  position electrode 1/8 inch from metal.

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• 4. Some basic welds are Butt, Tee, Lap V, and
  positions are Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and
  Overhead.
• 5. Some equipment is
• A) Grinder E) Chipping Hammer
• B) Helmet F) Clothes
• C) Vice G) Helmet
• D) Wire Brush H) Pliers
• 7. An electrode is a metal rod coated with Flux
  the numbers on the rod stand for 601 1 -
• 60 60,000 lbs per square inch
• XX 1 Position 1 All 2 Flat and Horizontal
  3 Flat
• XXX 1 Polarity
• 1,3,4,8AC or DC Reverse 2 AC or DC straight 0
  DC Reverse

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• 8. Metal should be cleaned of oil, paint, rust,
  and ground to bevel if over 1/4".
• 9. Cutting is done by turning amps up 150 and
  pushing rod through metal.
• 10. The amp setting is determined by the rod
  size and metal thickness
• 11. The size of rod used is based on the
  thickness of metal.