Welding Questions Latest Welding MC@ Objective Quest cod ¢ eRe ae acy Cee ee Start Complete Exam Preparation leet oes es orc Loerie rs pee Download App Question 1: View this Question Online > Which of the welding process uses a consumable electrode ? 1. Submerged arc welding 2. Gas tungsten arc welding 3. Plasma arc welding 4. Carbon are welding ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Submerged arc weldingcoaching India’s Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof Gea or oad Welding Question 1 Detailed Solu Explanation: Submerged arc welding: + Submerged are wel 9 process in which heat is gener: produced between bare consumable electrode wire and the work-piece + The arc and the weld zone are completely covered under a blanket of granular, fusible flux which meits and provides protection to the weld pool from the atmospheric gases. + The molten flux surrounds the arc thus protecting arc from the atmospheri + The molten flux flows down continuously and fresh flux melts around the arc + The molten flux reacts with the molten metal forming slag and improves its properties and later floats on the molten/solidifying metal to protect it from atmospheric gas contamination and retards cooling rate, * A process of submerged arc welding is illustrate ing is an arc wel by an arc which is in Figure. Contac rS Tute Electrode Souained Slag & Additional Information TIG Welding: + Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) welding is the arc welding process in which an arc is generated between a non-consumable tungsten electrode and workpiece. + The tungsten electrode and the weld pool are shielded by an inert gas normally argon and helium, + Inert gases are used for shielding the weld pool to prevent its contamination from atmospheric gases, especially when joining high-strength reactive metals and alloys such as stainless steel, aluminium, and magnesium alleys, wherever high-quality weld joints need to be developed for critical applications like nuclear reactors, aircraft, etc.ing proceeeBsown below: The principle of the tungsten inert gas wel Direction of travel =— Water Inlet and Outlet Pipes for Torch Cooling Current Cable—, Shielding Gas Pipo Collet for Gas Nozzel Holding Electrode Filler Tungsten Electrode Wire Gaseous Shield Filler wire “4 Work piece Guide 7 rd Backing plate Principle of TIG Weliding Plasma Are Welding (PAW): + Plasma is the pool of ionized gases. + The arc is being created between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece. Plasma gases like Nitrogen by taking energy from the spark convert into plasma + The temperature of Plasma is around 50000°C but for the welding process, it is restricted to 20000°C. x & eee naeou) Start Complete Exam Preparation CR Get De eos ea Mock Wee ao ats cates Oke Jee Download App Question 2: View this Question Online > To prevent the eyes from injury during arc welding, always use1. Safety shoes Cw 2. Gas welding goggles Nee , onmronatOP =a swer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Hand or Helmet screen Welding Question 2 Detailed Solution Explanatic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Welding hand screens and helmet: + These are used to protect the eyes and face of a welder from arc radiation and sparks during arc welding. + Ahand screen is designed to hold in hand. * A helmet screen is designed to wear on the head. Welding Helmet sg No? + Dark welding glasses or goggles are a wih used by welders for providing protection to their eyes from intense ultr at, or infrared light plus flying debris in times of welding as well as cuti eratiol + While welding, a person must glass shield. Leather apron: + It is used to protect the body from hot spatters while welding. Helmet: + It is used to protect the head from Falling objects, Striking against objects, and Spatter. ‘Leg guaras:+ It is used for foot protection from Falling objects, working wet areas, and Spatter. Hand sleeves: + Itis used for hand protection from Heat bum due to direct contact, Blow spark moderate heat, and Electric shock. & eee areca) Start Complete Exam Preparation amc tc Exe eles fo epee ha sc ees ‘Question Bank Download App Question 3: View this Question Online > In oxy-acetylene welding process, what is the temperaturé required to heat the metal? 1, 3300°C 2. 2000°C 3. 2300°C 4. 1g00°C Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 3300°C Welding Question 3 Detailed Solution Explanation: Oxy-acetylene welding: + Oxy-acetylene welding, popularly known as gas welding is simple, cheap, and. easy to operate. + The heat input can be closely controlled to weld even thin, tiny components. + In the oxy-acetylene welding process, the metal is heated by an intense flame (3300°C) ieee cre tn Nu cee Pe ey te Sa er ate Cor re ‘oki earth matesBrae eee, ee welding torch. + The flame is directed towards the weld location tajmelt. the metal to be joined and fused together thus producing a weld, ll ace ei es kl Soins en Gas welding equipment: * The principle function of gb cetylene'welding equipment is to supply the oxy-acetylene gas mixture in the correct EI to the welding tip at the correct rate of flow and velocity. + The basic equipment am cout gas welding are: * Oxygen gas cylinder * Acetylene gas cylinder > Oxygen pressure regular © Oxygen gas hose (black/green) + Acetylene gas hose (Maroon) * Welding torch or blowpipe with a set of nozzles and gas lighter. * Trolleys for transportation of oxygen and acetylene cylinder. A set of keys and spanners Filler rod and fluxes Protective clothing for welder (Leather apron, gloves, goggles, etc) Co Teese ieee Start Complete Exam Preparation ees ii oma CC eon Download App Question 4: View this Question Online > In which process, the arc is formed between two tungsten electrodes in hydrogen gas atmosphere? 1. Tungsten inert gas 2. Carbon arc welding 3. Submerged arc welding 4. Atomic hydrogen -» (Detailed Solution Below)Option 4: Atomic hydrogen Welding Question 4 Detailed Solution Explanation: Atomic hydrogen arc welding: + In this process, the arc is formed between two tungsten electrodes in an atmosphere of hydrogen gas. + The welding job remains out of the welding circuit. + A separate filler rod is used to add the filler metal. + Atomic hydrogen welding is used for welding all ferrous and non-ferrous metals and the arc has a higher temperature than other arc welding processes. U8 4 OQ ii Tungsten electrode +O 300VAC. \—O Principle of atomic hydrogen welding , £ Submerged are welding: + Here the arc is formed between @ continuous, automatically fed, metallic consumable electrode and the welding job under a heap of powdered/granulated flux. + The arc is totally submerged in the flux (invisible). Tungsten inert gas arc welding (TIG): + In this case, the arc is formed between the tungsten electrodes (non-consumable) and the welding job in an atmosphere of an inert gas (argon or helium). + A separate filler rod (electrode) is used to add the filler metal. * This process is also called the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Carbon are welding: + Here the arc is formed between a carbon electrode (non-consumable) and the welding job. + A separate filler rod is used since the carbon electrode is non-metal and will not melt. eee ene eto Pee PSE Ta meee clumsy elated) rieDownload App Question 5: View this Question Online > Which is used for welding all kinds of ferrous and non-ferrous using carbon electrodes? 1. Butt welding 2. Carbon arc welding 3. Forge welding a’ 4. Atomic hydrogen welding Answer (Detailed olution Below) Option 2 : Carbon arc welding x Question 5 Detailed Solution Explanation: Are welding: + Arc welding is a type of welding process using an electric arc to create heat to mett and join metals. + A power supply creates an electric arc between a consumable or non-consumable electrode and the base material using either direct (DC) or alternating (AC) currents. + In the arc-welding process, the source of heat is electricity (high ampere low voltage) + This heat is supplied by the arc-welding machine which is the power source. Electric arc welding can be classified as: + Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Manual Metal Arc Welding + Carbon arc welding + Atomic hydragen arc welding + Gas Tungsten Arc Welding / TIG Welding + Gas Metal Arc Welding / MIG/MAG Welding + Flux-cored arc welding + Submerged arc welding + Electro-slag welding + Plasma arc weldingCarbon are welding: + Carbon arc welding is used for welding all ferrous and non-ferrous metals using carbon electrodes and separate filler metal. + But this is a slow welding process and so not used nowadays + Here the arc is formed between a carbon electrode (non-consumable) and the welding job. + A separate filler rod is used since the carbon electrode is non-metal and will not melt. <—— Director of Travel a Arc flame Arc stream Zi Electrode ee ys LIT TZIZ) Carbon Arc Welding MCQ Objective Questions India’s #1 Learning Platform CRC e csc Start Complete Exam Preparation eee a ton Kd & Qui Resco y resend Jownload App‘Question 6 View this Question Online > In engineering drawing, the welding symbol used for fillet weld is a a ee Answer (Detailed Solution Below) 0 «ty Option 3: Fs MA “=o Solution \' following symbols are used in engineering drawing S.No. | form ofweld Sectional representation | | Symbol 1 Fillet K >. Square butt Tt 3 Single-V butt v 4. Double-V butt x 5 Single-U butt o 6. Double-U butt As Bg 7. Single bevel butt Dass PpDouble bevel butt 9, | Shes tut jo 10. } Double but a it. Bead (edge or seal) 12. Stud : 13, Sealing run 14 Spot 15, Seam Mashed seam17. Stitch YK 18. Projection A 19 Flash Ul & eee eri eto Reo Start Complete Exam Preparation if raya ened maces roc esieac rd Brett Download App ‘Question 7 View this Question Online > The drawing representation shown in the figure given below for welding is used to represent- fae 1. Field weld % all around 3, Flush contour 4. Chipping finishiii lla tales a aiaiatin: ’) Option 2: Weld all around Welding Question 7 Detailed Solution Explanation: Following table represents the weld symbols: S.No.| _ Particulars W apr te 4. | Weld all round = O° 2: Field weld - ee 3.__| Flush contour = 2 4. |Convex contour a r 5. | Concave contour s 6. Grinding finish G 7, | Machining finish “ay M 8. Chipping finish £ c ca Ca India’s #1 Learning Platform Plame) (Cw pci m ete L acl) CRG er eos Weis Peas diroete Olsen Jownload App ‘Question & View this Question Online >Which type of transrormer ts used In arc welaing © 1, Toroidal if 2. Auto transformer, 4. Step down Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Step down Welding Question 8 Detailed Solution Explanation: Arc welding usually requires high current (over 80 amperes) and it may need arountd’12000 amperes in spot welding On the other hand, the voltage requirement is low for arc weldiig. © To get the required current and voltage, a welding transformer {s required which converts the high voltage and low current into a low voltage and high currenti.e. step down transformer. Ph AC supply le 4 ~ water-cooled ed electrodes AULEELEL = Clamp Step-down welding transformer eee a en paca) Sela mele yi)( Clae y-eLd ORC Dr tron Peo pe maa aes Ecol (eeu & Quizz D> Download AppQuestion 9 View this Question Online > Gas Metal Arc Welding refers to: 1. Electron Beam Welding 2. TIG Welding 3. Plasma Arc Welding 4, MIG Welding Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: MIG Welding Welding Question 9 Detailed Solution Explanation: Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or Metal inert gas are welding (MIG) + In this process, ths med between a continuous, automatically fed, metallic consumable in an atmosphere of inert gas, and hence this is called metal inert gas Electron beam welding* clectron beam welding joins Metals Dy DoMDardIng 4 specific CONTINEG area OT tne Dase Metal with high-velocity electrons. + The operation is performed in a vacuum to prevent the reduction of electron velocity. + It allows fusion welds of great depth with a minimum width because the beam can be focused and magnified. + As you can see in the above diagram that in electron beam welding is focused on the weld spot using the magnetic lens. Emitter (Cathode) Grid (Bias Cup) > P< peantt* he Acceleration Magnetic Deflection Coil —— Deflection Capability Schematic of an electron beam gun used in EBW TIG Welding: + Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) welding is the arc welding process i arcis generated between non-consumable tungsten electrode and workpiece. + The tungsten electrode and the weld pool are shielded by an inert gas non helium. + The principle of the tungsten inert gas welding process is shown b Direction of travelWater Inlet and Outlet Pipes for Torch Cooling Shielding Gas Pipe Collet for Gas Nozzel Holding Electrode Filler Tungsten Electrode Wire Gaseous Shield Filler wire 2a Work piece Copper Backing plate Principle of TIG Weliding Rd Ee APE Rarely eee oe ete Start Complete Exam Preparation phe ems becca) cc a Ga ST Download App Ginn Question 10 View this Question Online > What is the color of an oxygen gas cylinder? 1. Maroon 2. Blue \ 3. Green Answer (Detailed Solution Below)Option 4 : Black Welding Question 10 Detailed Solution Explanation: In gas welding Heat source is the flame produced by the combustion of fuel gas and oxygen. Acetylene (C2H)) is the principal fuel gas employed in this welding Gas cylinders are called by the name of the gas they are holding. fame of the.gee ‘olor coding ylinder JOxygen lack Acetylene laroon > {coal ‘ed (with name coal gas) Hydrogen Nitrogen ed (with a larger Propane jameter and name ropane) Jargon ue {Carbon Dioxide lack (with white neck) EN India’s #1 Learning Platform RCo Cm cost Start Complete Exam Preparation Weis Pract peace Giitowss Quemtion Bank | (8) quizzesDownload App Question 11 View this Question Online > For welding metals less than 5 mm thick, following method of gas welding would give best results 1. Forehand 2. Backhand. . Straight hand 4. Inclined hand Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Forehand Welding Question 11 Detailed Solution Depending upon the ways in which welding red and the welding torch may be used, there are different types of welding techniques. In Forehand Welding, the welding rod precedes the torch. It is used in all positions for welding sheet and light plate upto 4 mm thickness. In the backhand welding, the torch precedes the welding rod. The backhand method is best for welding material more than 4 mm thick. 4 Welding )/ Torth Filler Rod “Job Left ward Technique Right ward Technique & eee arc Start Complete Exam Preparation PRO aed eared cas Volo Creston r & Quizz eR Soca Download App ‘Question 12 View this Question Online > In D.C. welding, the straight polarity (electrode negative) results in: 1. Lower penetration 2. Lower deposition rate 3. Less heating of work piece 4, Smaller weld pool Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Lower deposition rate Welding Question 12 Detailed Solution In arc welding, penetration is minimum for DC - Electrode Positive. ‘Types and importance of polarity in are welding Polarity indicates the direction of current flow in the welding circuit. Kinds of polarity* Straight polarity or electrode negative (DCEN) + Reverse polarity or electrode positive (DCEP) yi is connected to the negative and the work to the ABLE Straight polarity: n straight polarit positive terminal of the power D.C WELDING GENERATOR ‘CABLE ELECTRODE ELECTRODE NEGATIVE OR STRAIGHT POLARITY (DCEN) Reverse Polarity: In reverse polarity the electrode is connected to the positive and the work to the negative terminal of the power source. CABLE D.C WELDING GROUND GENERATOR CLAMP CABLE ELECTRODE ELECTRODE POSITIVE OR REVERSE POLARITY (DCEP) + DCEN is used for the applications where low deposition rates and high penetration depth is required + DCEP js used for the applications where high deposition rates and lower penetration depth is requiredElectrode is negative Deeper penetration 70% Heat to workpiece 30% Heat to Electrode Direct Currect Straight Polarity Electrode is positive Enhanced deposition rate 30% Heat to workpiece 70% Heat to Electrode Direct Currect Reverse Polarity Polarity is switched at a frequency 50% Heat to workpiece 50% Heat to Electrode Current type | DCSP DcRP | AC Electrode . f Polarity Electrode negative] Electrode Positive } Alternating 7 ON ee ct aed: aie ee ein ed, | SNE ee eeste cued:HES ene uheore 30% atthe «| 70% atthe = —S| 50% at the electrode end | electrode end _—_| electrode end Penetration D N: Shall ick Medi pote Jeep, Narrow allow, wide ledium Electrode Copanity Excellent Poor Good DCSP (Electrode Negative) —Maximum penetration. AC—Moderate penetration. DCRP (Electrode Positive) — inimum penetration eRe amen Peete eer Start Complete Exam Preparation (ane =o nw lca Byers Cases a ee Download App Question 13 View this Question Online > Carburizing flame is used to weld metals'like . 1. Steel 2 coe 3. Aluminum, nickel, monel etc. 4. Carburized steel Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Aluminum, nickel, monel etc.Welding Question 13 Detailed Solution The neutral flame has 2 one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen. Neutral welding flames are commonly used to weld: _w Stainless steel, Cast Iron, Copper, Aluminum The carburizing flame has excess acetylene compared to oxygen. A carburizing flame is commonly used for welding high carbon steel and hard facing nonferrous alloys as nickel and Monel. Oxidizing flames are produced when slightly more than one volume of oxygen is mixed with one volume of acetylene. Oxidizing welding flames are commonly used to weld these metals: Brass, Bronze, Gold Ee SPE Bartel) Start Complete Exam Preparation CR Ger RRR ost oi ee nee Mock Tests pre ierrecs’ Download App Question Bank Pye Question 14 View this Question Online > Preheating of workpiece is essential in welding 1. High speed steel = 3. Cast iron 2. Staj 4. Aluminium Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Cast iron Welding Question 14 Detailed Solution Concept:Preheating involves heating the base metal; either in its entirety or just the region surrounding the joint, to a specific des oe Preheating is often employed When welding cast iron, high carbon steel, or alloy steel sinc> preheating slows down the cooling rate of that area of parent metal close to the weld itself and the weld itself and thereby prevents the formation of martensite which accounts for hardness across the weld. The change of cracking in the heat-cooling is also minimized by preheating. 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A. 4. all of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: liquid form Welding Question 15 Detailed Solution Concept: + Acetylene is highly unstable and flammable and wauld explod@'in elevated pressure when reacting with oxygen in the air. + Storing acetylene gas in cylinders under pressure is dangerous.ee ee eo ee a ee 0.1 Pa above the atmosphere. lene is supplied in cylinders in the form known as "Dissolved acetylene’. + Acetylene gas is use; in porous material ( + This is for cooling purpose in the event of thermal decomposition and to ensure that there is no free space left for acetylene ges. + Italso prevents the formation of high-pressure air pockets inside the cylinder. * Dissolved acetylene in acetone will no longer be in contact with oxygen and is not subject to decomposition. * Acetone is used because it is capable of dissolving large amount of acetylene gas under pressure without changing the nature of the gas. Iding purposes is stored in cylinders of liquid acetone contained