REVISION QUESTIONS ON WELDING

TECHNOLOGY (MEC218)
1. Explain how proximity and activity between molecules can affect components
during welding.
2. Give four characteristics of arc welding processes.
3. List the various arc welding processes and explain any one(1) vividly.
4. Using Ohmic law, plot the variations in voltage and current with change in arc-
length from 1mm, 2mm, 3mm and 4mm when welding copper with GTAW
process if the current is 150A and the voltage is 15V.
5. Write short notes on the following;
(i) Faulty weld size and profile
(ii) HAZ of arc welding
6. Briefly explain the meaning of weld quality
7. With neat sketches discuss the following defects in welds, their causes and
remedies;

(i) Undercut

(ii) Cracks

(iii) Porosity

(iv) Slag inclusions

(v) Lack of penetration

9. Give a formula for calculating the average corrosion rate of a welded component
explaining all the variables

10. List the three(3) classes of how electrode for consumable arc-welding processes
are classified.

8. Give an acceptable definition of welding.

9. Broadly classify welding based on the source of energy.
10. E7018-X is a type of electrode used for arc welding process. Give the
classification of the electrode and filler metal for welding in accordance with the
American Welding Society (AWS).
12. List four(4) types of electrodes for arc welding.

13. Give three(3) factors to be considered while selecting an electrode for welding.
14. Using appropriate diagrams, list five(5) types of corrosion commonly found in a
welded joints.
15. Give four(4) factors affecting corrosion resistance of a welded joint.
16. Write short note on the effect of weld design on welding cost
17. With the aid of a diagram, write on the following;
(I) Lap joint, (ii) Butt joint
18. List other five(5) types of welded joints apart from lap and butt joints
19. Explain five(5) factors to be considered while designing a weld
20. Describe the following terms relating to basic design of sheet metal fabrication
(i)Press brake forming, (ii) Critical Dimensions Sheet Metal Forming, (iii)
Embosses and Offsets (iv) Bend Relief

21. Write short note on the following press operation;

(i)Shearing, (ii) Parting (iii) Punching (iv) Lancing

22. (i) List the various parts of a lathe machine and explain any four(4)

(ii) List the various types of chucks of a lathe machine