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TVL - IA
(Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I)
Activity Sheet Quarter 3 – MELC 2

Fit Up Weld Materials (FW):

Perform Tack Welding

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TVL – IA (Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I)
Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2021

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 Quarter 3 – Week 2

Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. 2

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TVL – IA (Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I) Activity Sheet

FIT UP WELD MATERIALS (FW): Fitting Up Weld Materials

I. Learning Competency with Code

(TVL_IAAW9-11FW-IIIa-1)
Duration: 1 weeks
Week 2 Day 1-2:
> Unlocking of difficulties. SMAW Terminologies
> 1.2 Perform tack welding in accordance with WPS
> 1.2.1 Plate with groove preparation and fit-up
> 1.2.2 Perform tack welding
Week 2 Day 3-4
> 1.3 Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE's
> 1.4 Perform proper housekeeping
Week 2 Day 5
> Activity 1
> Learners Reflection Question Guide
> Post Test

II. Background Information for Learners

SMAW TERMINOLOGIES

 Tack Weld- a Weld (generally short) made to hold parts of an element in

proper alignment until the final welds are made.
 Electrode- is another name for welding rod
 Correct Current- is the amount of current used based on diameter size of
electrode manufacturer recommend current appropriate for the size of
electrodes.
 Arc Strike- is caused by striking the arc either scratching for tapping method.
 Single Pass- pertain to one pass weld from the joint.
 Layer Pass - a multiple passes weld which applied to groove and fillet weld.
 Pass- a single longitudinal progression of a welding operation along a joint or
weld deposit. The result of a pass is a weld bead.

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  Backing- are materials (metal, asbestos, carbon) place at root side of the
weld to facilitate the welder in obtaining a sound and good root penetration,
may be strops, backing rings (for pipes) and etc.
 Close Butt Joint- joining two pieces of metal with no gap to its edges.
 Open Butt Joint- joining two pieces of metal having gap to its edges equal to
the diameter of the electrode you are using.

1.2.1 Plate with Groove Preparation and fit-up

Learning Objectives
After reading this Information Sheet, you must be able to:
 Prepare and construct standard joint on section of mild steel plate
purposely following welding procedure in plate welding training.

1. Preparation
The joint is prepared by making a bevel as indicated in the figures.
Note: Remove burrs by grinding or filing

2. Fit-up

2.1 Rest two plates on the workbench with

the beveled edge. Place a spacing wire
of 3.2mm diameter on the beveled
edges. Align the two plates to form the
desired joint preparation.

2.2 Misalignment must not

exceed 1.6mm.

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 3. Tack weld

3.1 Tack weld by laying 12mm to 20mm tack weld. The tack must
penetrate the root so as to form a bead with penetration of 1.6mm high
at both ends.

3.2

Preset the Butt joint before

welding to counter distortion during welding.

3.3 Preset the Tee joint before welding to counter distortion during welding.

1.2.2

Perform Tack Welding

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Identify the two kinds of tack weld

In carrying out some welding operation, very often the pieces have to be tack
welded. Tack welds are simple shorts section of weld beads measured ¼” to ½”
long used to maintain the proper root opening between the sections of metals being
welded (These tack welds are spaced along the seam and must be firmly fused into
the

joints.)

KINDS OF TACKING

1. Permanent tacking- is a type of tack weld measured about ¼” up to ½”

length. It used fir up temporarily the pieces of heavy metal being joined.
2. Semi-permanent Tacking- is a tack weld done only a very short bead. It
used to fit up temporarily the two light pieces of metal to be joined.
3. Bridge Tacking- is a method of tacking using stiffeners or backing plate to
keep both plates aligned.

In performing
tacking weld you must consider the following:

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  Correct Electrode the choice electrode invoice such items; as position of the
weld properties of the base metal, diameter of electrode, types of joint and
current value without the right choice of electrode almost impossible to get to
result desired, regardless to the welding technique used.
 Correct Arc length as a rule, the length of arc should be approximately equal
to the diameter of the electrode. For example, an electrode 1/8” in diameter
should have arc length about 1/8’
 Correct Electrode Angle and Speed of Travel. Upon tack welding, the
welder should maintain a stable/ uniform speed in the portion of the metal to
be tacked weld together with proper travel angle and work angle.
 Correct Current. The welder must consider the current setting in order to
have good performances. If the current is set too high, the electrode melt too
fast and molten pool will be large regular and irregular on the other hand. If the
current is set too low, there is not enough heat to melt the base of metal and
the molten pool will be small. The result will fill up and will be irregular in
shape. More current is required for thick and heavy pieces than for light
sections.
The Properties of Base Metal. A top quality weld should be as strong as the parent
metal. This means that electrode to be used must produced a with approximately the
same mechanical properties as the parent metal.

1.3 Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Source: http://nasdonline.org/static_content/documents/1087/as230f3.gif
The observation of health and safety precautions in welding operation is of

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greatest importance. Your life and that of the others are more important than the job
you are doing.

1. Face shield welding is used to protect our

face and eyes from the arc rays and heat,
and the spatter from molten metal. The arc is
viewed through a filter which reduces the
intensity of radiation but allows a safe
amount of light to pass for viewing the weld
pool and end of the electrode.

1.1 Hand-held shield

allows only one hand
to work freely.

2. Leather jacket is made of chrome leather

and prevents the entry of sparks between our
clothes and body.

3. Leather apron is made of chrome leather and

provides a welder with complete protection of
his chest to mid calf from sparks and hot
metal.

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 4. Welding gloves/gauntlet is made of chrome
leather and protects our hands from heat,
spatter, and radiations.

Source:http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/340379/1362621/0/1133753301/
Welding_gloves.jpg

5. Clear face shield is best for general protection

because it can be worn under an arc welding
helmet

6. Leggings are made from leather to protect

the legs and feet.

7. Protective sleeves are made from leather to

protect the arms.

8. Protective cover all are made from light

asbestos coated with aluminum to protect
the whole body during welding.

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9. Welding cushions are made from
leather for sitting and kneeling beside the
work piece as protection against cold.

10. Welding spats are made of chrome

leather and protects our feet from
spatter.

11. Safety Shoes-have heat resistant soles

and impact resistant toes. Some safety
shoes have metal in soles, while others
protect workers from different types of
electrical hazards.

12. Safety goggles- are used when grinding

and chipping off slag.

13. Respirators- is an apparatus worn over

the mouth and nose or the entire face to
prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or
other noxious substances.

Full face respirator

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 1.4 Perform Proper House Keeping

III. A
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DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

John R. Walker, W. Richard Polanin, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Welding
Process Training Series

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1

Direction: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write the
letter only in your answer sheet.

1. Are made of chrome leather and protects our feet from spatter.
a.) welding spat
b.) clear face shield
c.) safety shoes
d.) Leather apron

2. Is made of chrome leather and provides a welder with complete protection of his
chest to mid calf from sparks and hot metal.
a.) Welding helmet
b.) Electrode
c.) Leather apron
d.) Respirator

3. Remove all the clutter from the work place

a.) set in order
b.) standardize

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 c.) shine
d.) sort

4. What is acceptable plate beveled angle?

a.) 30-35 deg.
b.) 26-30 deg
c.) 10-15 deg.
d.) None of the above

5. What is the most applicable root opening in preparing weld materials?

a.) 1-2mm
b.) 1mm
c.) 8mm
d.) 2-3mm

6. In the tack welding, where is the exact point of tack welding to be placed?
a.) In the middle of the edges of the base metal
b.) in one side of plate edges
c.) in the middle and on both ends of plates edges
d.) none of the above

7. A type of tack that uses stiffeners to keep both base metal aligned?
a.) permanent tacking
b.) semi permanent tacking
c.) bridge tacking
d.) none of the above

8. A kind of tack weld that is done in a very short bead, it is use to fit up welds
temporarily?
a.) permanent tacking
b.) semi permanent tacking
c.) bridge tacking
d.) none of the above

9. A kind of a tack weld that measure at about ¼” to ½” length. It is used to fit up

heavy pieces of metal?
a.) permanent tacking
b.) semi permanent tacking
c.) bridge tacking
d.) none of the above

10. After tack welding plates should be check for

a.) angular plate alignment
b.) correct root gap

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 c.) distortion
d.) all of the above

Activity 2

Direction: Analyze the illustration and identify the name of the PPE.

V. Reflection

1. What are the main purpose of wearing eye and face protection upon
perorming welding task?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

2. In preparing weld materials, why is it important to remove dirt or burrs by

grinding or filling?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

3. As a welder, why it is necessary to observe proper use of PPE’s before

performing a welding?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
VI. Answer Key

Activity 1
1. A
2. C
3. D 11
4. A
5. D
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