Trust Me, I’m A Welder!

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Trust Me, Im A Welder!

• And I did all the welding

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Objectives

• What is Arc Welding
• Five Types of Arc Welding
• Welding Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Eye and Face Protection
• Important Safety Rules
• How to Properly Classify Electrodes

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Arc Welding

• Arc welding is when two metals are joined
  together through the use of an electric arc, or
  current, between a coated metal electrode and a
  base metal.

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The Five Types of Arc Welding

• SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• GTAW/TIG-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding
• FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding
• SAW-Submerged Arc Welding

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Welding Equipment

• Power Supply
• Ground Clamp
• Electrode Holder/ Stinger
• Slag Hammer
• Wire Brush
• Cables
• Electrode
• Tongs

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The Well Dressed Welder

• Leather welding gloves
• Face and head protection
• Leather, cotton or wool clothes
• No pockets or cuffs
• Close-toed, rubber soled boots
• Long pants and sleeves

Personal Protective Equipment
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Eye and Face Protection

• Helmet-Shade 10
• Cover/Safety glasses-ANSI Z87.1
• compliant
• Face Shield

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Safety Rules

• Do not let the electrode stick
• Use both hands
• Handle hot metal with pliers or tongs

• Wear gloves and eye and proper face protection
• Dispose of electrode stubs properly
• Prevent burns

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Safety Rules

• Weld in a well-ventilated area
• Do not carry matches or lighters, and do not
  allow bystanders to smoke

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Safety Rules

• Secure work
• Avoid electrical shock
• Protect others
• Never weld in a damp area
• Never wear synthetic fiber clothing
• Protect welding cables

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Protective Clothing

• Fire resistant gauntlet gloves
• Headcap
• High top hard toed shoes
• Leather apron
• Faceshield
• Flame retardant clothing
• Safety Glasses
• Safety helmet

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Knowledge Check!

• What is the best material to use for protective
  clothing, footwear, and gloves?

Leather!

• The darkest and most protective lens available
  for welding purposes is

Shade 14!

• Where is the best place to dispose of electrodes?

In A Container!
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