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aluminum electrode wire
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| classified by series according to the metals the aluminum is alloyed with, and whether the aluminum is heat treated. Does not indicate the strength of the electrode |
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| welding in which nonferrous metal with a lower melting point than the base metal is melted and spread between two base metals to form a strong bond |
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| An indication of a good weld penetration found on the back of a weld. Also mark on paint from improper machine welding. |
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| A hole through the back side of the weld, which indicates too much penetration into the lower base metal. Also an unwanted mall in paint from improper use of the buffer. |
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carburizing flame
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| A flame obtained by mixing slightly more acetylene than oxygen, used for welding nickel, aluminum, and other alloys; also called surplus or reduction flame. |
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| welding with an uninterrupted seam in a slow, steady, ongoing movement. |
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| When the electrode is positive and the work piece is negative; the greatest welding penetration is produced at this connection. |
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| A way to examine whether a weld is satisfactory by working on a test piece of the same metal and thickness as the panel, then separating it to see how cleanly the weld comes apart. |
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| Protection used when welding near on-board computers and sensor wirong |
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| Welding with pieces of metal parallel with the bench or shop floor; fast and easy welding with the best penetration. |
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| Pieces of metal are heated to the melting point, joined together with a filler rod, and allowed to cool. |
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| Thermal paint used to determine the temperature of aluminum or other metal being heated. |
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| Area around the weld that becomes hot; should be kept to a minimum to prevent panels from warping or parts from being damaged. |
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| A clay-like material that reduces the heat effect zone and prevents warping. |
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horizontal welding
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| Welding with pieces of metal turned sideways. |
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| A piece of metal made of the same metal as the base metal that can be placed behind the weld; also called a backup strip. |
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| Holding pieces in alighnment before welding. |
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| A weld made along the top edge of an overlapping piece. |
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metal inert gas (MIG) welding
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| Gas-shielded metal arc welding. |
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| A standard flame achieved by mixing acetylene and oxygen in a 1 to 1 ratio by volume. |
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| Procedure to confirm a spot weld after it has been made using a chisel and a hammer to confirm quality. |
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| Welding with the pieces upside down or over your head, the most difficult position. |
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| A flame obtained by mixing slightly more oxygen than acetylene, used for welding brass and bronze. |
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plasma arc cutting
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| A cutting process in which metal is severed by melting a localization area with a constructed arc and removing molten material with a high velocity jet of hot, ionized gas issuing from an orifice. |
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| Adding metal into a hole and fusing all metal. |
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| Heating metal with electrodes and joining them by applying pressure. |
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| Weld in which arc is directed to penetrate both pieces of metal, while triggering a timed impulse of wire feed. |
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| Intermittent welds used to join two or more parts. |
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| A temporary spot weld used before making a permanent weld instead of a clamp or metal screw. |
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| Gas-shielded tungsten electrode arc welding. |
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| Welding the surface a level lower than the base metal, thereby creating groove. |
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| Welding with the pieces of metal turned upright or in up and down position. |
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| The exposed part of the weld on the welded side. |
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| Joining two metal or plastic pieces together by bringing them to their melting points, often involving the use of a welding rod to add metal or plastic to a joint. |
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| thick covers made of fire-resistant cloth for protecting vehicle surfaces from heat, sparks, and weld splatter. |
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| An electrical current increases, the penetration depth, melting speed, arc stability, amount of weld splatter, excess metal height, and bead width also increase. |
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| A shaded glass welding helmet insert used to protect eyesight; also called a filter plate. |
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| Width and height of a weld bead. |
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| Indicated by the height of the exposed surface of a weld on the back side. |
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| The part of the joint where the electrode is directed. |
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| The depth of the triangular cross section of a weld. |
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| The depth of the triangular cross section of a weld. |
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