Short arc length can cause
Electrode sticking
Deep penetration
Less spatter
Arc blow
Long arc length results in
More spatter, poor penetration
Stronger weld always
Smoother bead
Better fusion
Arc blow is more common in
DC welding
AC welding
Gas welding
Brazing
Arc blow is caused by
Magnetic field disturbance
Low voltage
High humidity
Long cables
Anode in arc welding gets
More heat in DCSP
More heat in DCEP
Less heat always
No heat
Cathode in arc welding gets
Less heat than anode
More heat than anode
Equal heat
Arc welding requires
Constant voltage source only
Constant current source
Battery supply
Induction coil
The main function of the arc is to
Melt the base and filler metal
Cool the workpiece
Reduce current
Clean the surface
Ultraviolet radiation from the arc can
Cause eye injury
Increase penetration
Improve bead shape
Prevent spatter
Arc force is
The pressure exerted by the arc column
Current rating of machine
Voltage rating of electrode
Magnetic field strength
Permanent joints cannot be
Dismantled without damage
Made with welding
Made with rivets
Made with adhesives
Temporary joints can be
Made only by welding
Used only in woodwork
Not reused
Example of permanent joint
Welding
Bolting
Cotter joint
Threaded joint
Example of temporary joint
Bolted joint
Riveted joint
Welded joint
Brazed joint
Riveting is a
Permanent joint
Temporary joint
Semi-permanent joint
Non-load joint
Bolts and nuts make
Temporary joints
Permanent joints
Riveted joints
Adhesive joints
Soldering produces
Permanent but low strength joints
High strength always
No heat joint
Cotter joint is
Permanent but removable for maintenance
Electrical joint
Threaded joints are usually
Non-metal joints
Permanent joints are used where
Rigidity is required
Frequent dismantling is needed
Movement between parts is needed
No load is present
Temporary joints are used for
Maintenance work
Ship hulls
Boilers
Bridges
Dismantling a riveted joint
Damages the rivet
Preserves the rivet for reuse
Increases rivet size
Makes rivet stronger
Welding is stronger when
Edge preparation and cleaning are proper
Electrode is painted before use
Arc length is long
Voltage is low always
Once a soldered joint is made
It can be removed with heat
It cannot be removed
It becomes temporary
It becomes threaded
In permanent joints, separation
Damages components
Is quick and easy
Increases joint life
Requires no tools