SHS

TVL – IA
(GAS METAL ARC WELDING)
Activity Sheet Quarter 3 – LO 1
Gas Metal Arc Welding ( GMAW)

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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TVL SHS - IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING)
Activity Sheet No. 1
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message

Welcome to TVL SHS- IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Iloilo and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas through
the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is developed to
guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible adults) in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The TVL SHS- IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING) Learning Activity Sheet
will help you facilitate the teaching-learning activities specified in each Competency
with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be
made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.

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The TVL SHS- IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING) Learning Activity Sheet is
developed to help you continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning
material provides you with meaningful and engaging activities for independent
learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then
perform the activities and answer the assessments. This will be
returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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 Quarter 3 – Week 1-2

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 1

Name of Learner: ________________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ____________________________Date: ______________________

TVL SHS - IA (GAS METAL ARC WELDING) ACTIVITY SHEET

Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3G)

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 4. Weld Carbon Steel Plates in Vertical Position (3G)
(TLE_IAGMAW9-12WSPL-Ii-j-IIj-IIIa-f-4

4.1 Perform root pass, subsequent/filling passes and capping in accordance with approved
WPS and or client specifications.
4.2 Ensure that root pass and subsequent filling are clean and free from defects and
discontinuities.
4.3 Maintain weld profile in accordance with WPS/industry standards.
4.4 Check and repair the weld, as required.
4.5 Perform the tasks following safety procedures

II. Background Information for Learners

WELDING CARBON STEEL PLATES IN VERTICAL POSITION (3G)

In the fabrication of many structures such as steel buildings, bridges, tanks, pipelines, ships,
and machinery, the operator must frequently make vertical weld is one with a seam or line of weld
running up and down.
One of the problems of vertical welding position is that gravity has a tendency to sag the molten
puddle from the electrode and plates being welded. To prevent this from happening, fast-freeze types
of electrodes should be used. Puddle control can also be achieved by proper electrode manipulation
and selecting electrodes specifically designed for vertical position welding.

POSITION AND MOVEMENT OF THE ELECTRODE

Vertical welding is done by depositing beads either in an upward or downward direction,
(sometimes referred to as uphill and downhill). Downward welding is very practical for welding light
page metal because penetration is shallow, thereby forming an adequate weld without burning
through the metal. Moreover, downward welding can be performed much more rapidly, which is
important in production work.
Although it is generally recommended for welding lighter materials, it can be used for most metal
thickness

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 Position of the electrode for downward (left) and upward
On heavy plates of ¼ “or more in thickness, upward welding is often more practical, since
deeper penetration can be obtained. Welding upward also makes it possible to create a shelf
for successive layers of beads.
For downward welding, tip the electrode at about 60° travel angle and 90° work angle.
Start at the top of the seam and move downward with little or no weaving motion. If a slight
weave is necessary, swing the electrode so the crescent is at the top.

For upward welding, start with the electrode at right angles to the plates. Then, lower
the rear of the electrode, keeping the tip in place, until the electrode forms an angle of 10o-
15o with the horizontal.

Laying Straight Beads in Vertical–Downhill Method

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Set up a practice piece in vertical position with a series of straight lines drawn on it. Start at the top of
the plate with the electrode pointed upward about 60o from the vertical plate. Keep the arc short and
draw the electrode downward to form the bead. Travel just fast enough to keep the molten metal and
slag from running ahead of the crater. Do not use any weaving motion to start with. Once this
technique is mastered try weaving the electrode but very slightly with the crest at the top of the
craters.

Laying Straight Beads in a Vertical Position-Uphill Method

1. Obtain a ½ “plate and draw a series of straight lines. Then fasten the piece so the lines are in a
vertical position.

2. Strike the arc on the bottom of the plate. As the metal is deposited, move the tip of the
electrode upward in a rocking motion as shown in the picture below.

This is often called a whipping motion. In rocking the electrode, do not break the arc but simply
pivot it with a wrist movement so the arc is moved up ahead of the weld long enough for the
bead to solidify. Then return it to the crater and repeat the operation, working up along the line to the
top of the plate. Remember; do not break the arc while moving the electrode upward. Withdraw it just
long enough to permit the deposited metal to solidify and form a shelf so additional metal can be
deposited. Continue to lay beads from bottom to top until each line is smooth and uniform in width.
Laying Vertical Beads with a Weaving Motion
On many vertical seams in uphill welding, it is necessary to form beads of various widths. The width
of the bead can control by using one of the weaving patterns. Each pattern will produce a bead
approximately twice the diameter of the electrode. Notice that each weave is shaped so the electrode
can dig into the metal at the bottom of the stroke, and the upward motion momentarily removes the
heat until the metal can solidify. When a smooth weld is required on the final pass of a wide joint, the
wash bead should be used.
Before applying these weaving motions on the actual joints, practice running them on a
vertical plate. Continue this practice until a smooth bead of uniform width can be deposited.

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 Steps in performing root pass on 3G position

Steps/Procedure:
III. 1. Prepare the plate with the angle of level:
2. 30˚-50˚ root face: ± 8mm
3. Lay the plate to be weld in the working
table

4. Tack weld both ends to give an included

angle of 60˚-70˚ and a gap of 2± 0.8mm
Clamp the work piece in vertical manner
5. Start welding from bottom to top of the plate.
Note: Maintain an arc length of 2mm to 3mm

6. Using the steel brush, clean

the bead.

Note Always wear a clear eye glasses when cleaning the bead.

7. Inspect the bead uniformity.

8. Present the work piece to your teacher.

Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites (CMOS Format)

www.google.com, Teachers Guide, Curriculum Guide, TESDA Training Regulation,
Learning Materials
http://weldingsource.org/tips-for-cleaning-welds/
mig_handbook.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHPbitGMeQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgQBywrYwwE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re5wDB-F-TM
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=LRHPBITGMEQ

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1

1. Directions / Instructions

a. Read the Information stated in the Background for the Learners.

b. Perform the activity below. If you encountered any difficulty, you may contact your
teacher for assistance.

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2. Exercises / Activities

TASK SHEET

Title: Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3G)

Performance Objective: Given the step by step procedures the students

should be able to perform root pass,
subsequent/filling passes and capping in accordance
with approved WPS and or client specifications.
Supplies/Materials : Electrode Rod, Carbon Steel Plates,
Steel brush
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
1. mild steel plate, 10mm x 75mm x 200mm
2. Electrode Rod ER70s-6

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. MIG machine with accessories
2. steel brush
3. welding helmet/shield
4. gloves
5. apron

Steps/Procedure:
1. Prepare the plate with the angle of level:
30˚-50˚ root face: ± 8mm
2. Lay the plate to be weld in the working
table

3. Tack weld both ends to give an included

angle of 60˚-70˚ and a gap of 2± 0.8mm
Clamp the work piece in vertical manner
4. Start welding from bottom to top of the plate.
Note: Maintain an arc length of 2mm to 3mm

5. Using the steel brush, brush the bead.

Note Always wear a clear eye glasses when brushing the bead.

6. Inspect the bead uniformity.

7. Present the work piece to your teacher.

Assessment Method:
 Rubrics

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3. Guide Questions
Read the following questions and write your answer on the space provided.

1. Why do we need to know the applications of vertical position in welding?

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2. What are the advantages of being knowledgeable in using vertical position in

welding?

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 RUBRICS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA RATING SHEET
Student
Name:

Specialization IA – Gas Metal Arc Welding

:

Unit Lesson Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3G)

Learning Perform root pass, subsequent/filling passes and capping in accordance with
Outcome approved WPS and or client specifications.

Level of Performance

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Poor Very Poor

(5 Points) Satisfactory (3 Points) (2 Points) (1 Point)
(4 Points)
Procedures Successfully All activities Activities was Activities Activities was
completed all was completed partially attempted to not attempted
the activities but failed to completed and finish without to finish.
and following follow correctly failed to following Procedures
the the procedures correctly the properly the were not
procedures procedures procedures followed
correctly correctly
Proper use of Complete Complete tools Incomplete Incomplete Incomplete
tools/material tools and and materials. tools and tools and tools and
s materials. Use Improper use materials. materials. materials.
properly the of some tools Improper use Improper use Improper use
required tools was observed of some tools of most tools of all tools was
and materials was observed was observed observed
Safety Observed Observed Observed Observed Do not observe
precautionary safety safety safety safety safety
measures measures at measures at all measures measures measures.
all times. times. Wear most of times. some times. Wear
Wear incomplete Wear Wear incomplete
complete PPE PPE while at incomplete incomplete PPE while at
while at work work PPE while at PPE while at work
work work
Work habit Observed Observed Observed Observed Did not
proper proper proper proper observed
behavior at all behavior most behavior some behavior some proper
times while of the times times while times while behavior while
working with while working working with working with working with
others and with others and others but others but others and
able to able to finished able to failed to finish failed to finish
finished the the task at a finished the the task at a the task at a
task at a specified time task at a specified time specified time
specified time specified time
Perfect Score 20 16 1 8 4
= 20 points 2

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V. Reflection
Supply the statement below:

In doing vertical position in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), I developed the
attitude of
_________________________________________________________________.
As an GMAW learner, having this attitude is important because
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________________ .

VI. Answer Key

(answer may vary)

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