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Arc blow is a welding defect which is encountered in arc welding using a.c. current.

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Last Answer : both ac and dc

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Last Answer : A

Last Answer : The type of dc generator used for arc welding purposes is a Differentially compound generator.

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Last Answer : (ii) Moisture*

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Last Answer : (d) all of the above

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Last Answer : a) Prevent arc blow between arcs

Description : Argon is used in arc welding because

Last Answer : Argon is used in arc welding because A. low reactivity with metal B. ability to lower the ... of metal C. flammability D. high calorific value

Description : What type of arc welding equipment is necessary when participating in arc welding?

Last Answer : The most important equipment you can have is your safety equipment, your gloves, visor and heavy-duty clothing. You have to have some sort of a power source to generate the electricity necessary for arc welding, so I'd say a power source is your most important arc welding equipment.

Description : In arc welding, Argon is used because of its - (1) Low reactivity with metal (2) Ability to lower the melting point of the metal (3) High flammability (4) High calorific value

Last Answer : (1) Low reactivity with metal Explanation: In arc welding, Argon is used as a shielding gas because it is chemically inert and forms no compounds. At the high temperatures that welding requires, the ... to brittle welds and instability in the welding arc. So,argon and other inert gases are sprayed.

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Last Answer : (3) 200 to 250 V

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Last Answer : (iv) None

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Last Answer : b) Electric resistance welding

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Last Answer : b) Electric arc welding

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Last Answer : a) Thermit welding

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Last Answer : b) fusion

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Last Answer : (B) Arc

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Last Answer : C) Resistance

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Last Answer : (A) Electrode size

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Last Answer : (B) Prevent electrode from contamination

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Last Answer : (B) Martensite formation

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Last Answer : (D) Inert gas arc welding

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Last Answer : b) Higher deposition rate

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Last Answer : c) 10-12V

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Description : Describe the working principle of Arc Welding.

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Description : Compare resistance welding and arc welding. 

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Last Answer : Fig. Shielded metal arc welding set-up

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Last Answer :  Low reactivity with metal

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Last Answer : The commonly used gases in tungsten arc welding are Helium and argon

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Last Answer : For arc welding current range is usually 100 to 350 A

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Last Answer : The supply for arc welding is : Low voltage, high current ac or dc voltage

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