Activity 3

I. Explain the following items:

1. Cite at least 3 types of welding and explain.

- ARC Welding is one of the most prominent types of welding. Arc processes involve
using the/ concentrated heat of an electric arc to join metal materials together. These
processes fall broadly into two categories: consumable electrode methods and
non-consumable electrode methods.
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Welding) The arc melts the workpiece and
electrode into a molten pool that forms a joint when it cools. This type of welding is also
referred to as Flux Shielded Arc Welding due to the electrode’s flux coating
disintegrating into a shielding gas during heating.
- Electroslag Welding In this process, a wire is fed into the welding area and flux is
added to the electrical arc until the molten slag reaches the tip of the electrode and
extinguishes the arc. Electroslag welding operators use a DC power source and tend to
work with thick workpiece materials, such as low carbon steel plates and aluminum bus
bars.

2. How important is choosing electrodes in welding?

- Because as a professional welder, you must know the different types of electrodes and
their applications in order to perform the welding job correctly.Considerations include
welding method, welded materials, indoor/outdoor/conditions, and welding positions.
Practicing with various welding guns and electrodes can help you determine which
electrode to use for what welding project.

3. Give at least 2 welding techniques and explain.

- Tough or tapping method it is when using this method, the electrode should be held
in a vertical position and lowered until it is an inch or so above the point where the arc is
to be struck.Then, the electrode is lightly tapped on the work piece and immediately lifted
to form an arc approximately ¼-inch in length.
- Scratch or sweeping method To strike the arc by the scratch method, the electrode is
held just above the plate at an angle of 20°–25°.The arc should be struck by sweeping
the electrode with a wrist motion and lightly scratching the plate. The electrode is then
lifted immediately to form an arc. Either method takes some practice, but with time and
experience, it becomes
easy. The key is to raise the electrode quickly, but only about ¼-inch from the base or
the arc is lost. If it is raised too slowly, the electrode sticks to the plate.