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(Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

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Knowledge Test Exam on Basic SMAW for GMFA Level II (RPL) Time allowed 30minutes
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Part I. Say True or False (1 point each).

_______ 1.Welding is not the technique of joining together metals.

_______ 2.Joints are compact and do not require additional plates in case of riveted joints.
_______ 3.The types of joints are three.
_______ 4.The best possible material for welders clothing is fanned leather.
_______ 5.A weave bead is type of weld bead which is made by side-to-side movement of the
electrode.
Part II. Choose the Correct Answer (2 point each).

_______ 1.Shielded metal arc welding is a process of using a coated rod called _______
A. An arc B. Shield C. Fusion D. None of the above

_______ 2.Welding is ________________

A. Non-hazardous B. Dangerous C. Hazardous D. All

_______3.Common fusion welding processes

A. Electric arc B. Gas C. Electron beam D. All

_______ 4.________ is a single movement of the electrode along the weld joint.
A. Stringer bead B. A weave bead C. Weld pass D. All

_______ 5.Arc welding machines are classified as;

A. Neither AC nor DC B. Either AC or DC C. All D. None

Part III Fill in the Blank Space (1 point each).

1. The division of joints are __________________ and ___________________
2. The basic types of welding __________________ and __________________
3. The principal types of joints mostly used in welding processes
A. _________________________
B. _________________________
C. _________________________
D. _________________________
E. _________________________

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Job Sheet

Job Title: To make Butt joint, T- joint, Corner joint, Lap joint and Edge joint.

Unit: Shaping metals Welding.

Reading: General Mechanics (page 355 to 390).

Objectives: The trainee’s will make Butt joint, T- joint, Corner joint, Lap joint and
Edge joint by using the AC or DC welding machines.

Laboratory work: Tools, Equipments and Materials

Item No Qty Unit Description Remark

1 1 pcs Welding machines AC or DC
2 1 pcs Hacksaw
3 1 pcs Steel rule
4 10 pcs Flat iron 3x50mm
5 5 pcs Electrode 2.5mm E-6013
6 1 pcs Face shield
7 1 pcs Tong
8 1 pcs Hand glove

Procedure: Make the Butt joint, T- joint, Corner joint, Lap joint and Edge joint as the
drawing given (see the back page).Use mild steel flat bar, cut on the bench table.
After cutting to approximate size, finish shaping by the welding on the AC or DC
welding machines. Check accuracy of the joint angles.

Evaluation: The teacher examination and inspection, using the following criteria.
 All steps were completed in the correct sequence/manner
 All safety procedures were followed in using hand tools and equipments.
 All dimensions (size, shape, joint angles) are accurate and consistent with those
called for in the procedure.

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Operation Sheet

Title: Operate and use the welding machines.

Purpose: To know the purpose of the welding machines.

Conditions: Give the required equipments and materials the trainee will operate/use the
welding machines at a proper way and better quality.

Tools, Equipments and Materials

Item No Qty Unit Description Remark

1 1 pcs Welding machines AC or DC
2 1 pcs Hacksaw
3 1 pcs Steel rule
4 10 pcs Flat iron 3x50mm
5 5 pcs Electrode 2.5mm E-6013
6 1 pcs Face shield
7 1 pcs Tong
8 1 pcs Hand glove

Procedure:
 Prepare machines for welding appropriately.
 Prepare materials/work pieces
 Adjust the current according to the thickness of the material
 Place the work piece on the welding table and start welding.

Precaution: Exercise extreme caution when welding the work piece with the welding
machines.

Quality criteria:
 A long flat iron bar was selected for cutting.
 Cut the flat iron bar at 50mm long.
 Remove rusts, greases and oils from the work piece.

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Practical Test Exam on Basic SMAW for GMFA Level II (RPL) Time allowed 120ꞌ
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