Trust me, i’m a welder!
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Objectives:
• What is Arc Welding
• Five Types of Arc Welding
• Welding Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Eye and Face Protection
• Important Safety Rules
• How to Properly Classify Electrodes
Arc Welding
• Arc welding is when two metals are joined together through the use of an electric arc, or current, between a coated metal electrode and a base metal.
The Five Types of Arc Welding
1. SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding
2. GTAW/TIG-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
3. GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding
4. FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding
5. SAW-Submerged Arc Welding
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Welding Equipment
• Power Supply
• Ground Clamp
• Electrode Holder/ Stinger
• Slag Hammer
• Wire Brush
• Cables
• Electrode
• Tongs
The Well Dressed Welder
• Leather welding gloves
• Face and head protection
• Leather, cotton or wool clothes
• No pockets or cuffs
• Close-toed, rubber soled boots
• Long pants and sleeves
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Rules
• Wear gloves and eye and proper face protection
• Dispose of electrode stubs properly
• Prevent burns
Do not let the electrode stick
Use both hands
Handle hot metal with pliers or tongs
Safety Rules
• Weld in a well-ventilated area
• Do not carry matches or lighters, and do not allow bystanders to smoke
Safety Rules
• Secure work
• Avoid electrical shock
• Protect others
• Never weld in a damp area
• Never wear synthetic fiber clothing
• Protect welding cables
Protective Clothing
• Fire resistant gauntlet gloves
• Headcap
• High top hard toed shoes
• Leather apron
• Faceshield
• Flame retardant clothing
• Safety Glasses
• Safety helmet
Knowledge Check!
Leather!
The darkest and most protective lens available for welding purposes is…
Where is the best place to dispose of electrodes?
Shade 14!
In A Container!
• What is the best material to use for protective clothing, footwear, and gloves?