ELECTRIC ARC WELDING
OB -2
~ To practice V- groove butt joint (flat welding), as per given
OBJECT:
drawing.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:-
Two mild steel flat piece (50x50x5) mm.
,Mild steel electrode rod (3.15) mm.
TOOL & EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:-
Electric are welding machine, Face
0m.m wire brush, chipping hammer, Mild steel Electrode
m.m, Apron, Parallel jaw bench vice (100) mm and double cut
flat file (250) m.m, tongs, cables, gloves, goggles etc
PROCESS INVOLVE
1, Edge preparation
2. Flat welding etc.
Single V-but Join
PROCEDURE:-
1. 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° angle.
3. Repeat this filling process on another pieceWe
4. Positioned both the pieces on working table and start the welding
process.
_ 5. After welding hold the job with tong and pat it over anvil and carried
out chipping process.
6
Remove all fine slag with the help of wire brush.
‘WeLOING BEAD
SINGLE Y GROOVE BUTT JONT
2 PRECAUTION:
1. Check ull the connection before welding.
2. Avoid striking the electrode with work piece.
3. Progress the electrode in backward ditection gradually following the
weaving method.
4, Don’t see arc without face shield
5. Don’t dip the work piece in water just after welding for coolin
‘ 6. Avoid scattering of unwanted material or tools near work pla
7. Always wear shoes during welding.
8. Avoid wearing of polyester clothes and wear thick cotton clothes
9. Use appropriate current range for welding.