, wae OK fo AIM: - Yo practice flat welding positions by making lap joint as per given drawing. MATERIAL REQUIRED:- : 1-Two mild steel flat piece (50x50x5) M.M 2-MILD Steel Electrode Rod 3.15M.M TOOL/ EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:- Electric arc welding machine, Face shield, 300m.m wire brush, chipping hammer, Mild steel Electrode (3.15x350) m.m, Apron, Parallel jaw bench vice (100) mm and double cut flat file (250) m.m, tongs, cables, gloves, goggles etc. High voits Low amps Input ‘Transtormer Metal table Fig. 4.1 Principle of arc weldingPROCESS INVOLVED:- 1- Edge Preparation, 2- Flat Welding. e@. PROCEDURE:- ~ Clean the surface of work piece with the help of brush and file. 2, Hold the work piece in appropriate position in bench vice and file one side up to 90°engle. 3. Repeat this filling process on another piece. 4. Positioned both the pieces on working table and start the welding 5 * process. 5. After welding hold the job with tong and put it over anvil and carried © out chipping process. 8 6. Remove all fine slag with the help of wire brush, a. ol i oH Pp! ee bee hi : ‘ PA nETaEN i WELDING BEAD a co ( mee a ; 8 48 ag LAP JOINTPRECAUTION:- es een ans Checl: all the connection before welding. Avoid striking the electrode with work piece. Lap Progress the electrode in backward direction gradually following the weaving method. Don’t see are without face shield. Don’t dip the work piece in water just after welding for cooling. Avoid scattering of unwanted material or tools near work place. Always wear shoes during welding. ? Avoid wearing of polyester clothes and wear thick cotton clothes. Use appropriate current range for welding.