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Welder polarity has to do with DC (Direct Current) welders. Essentially, polarity is the direction of the current. Straight polarity means that the current is running from the electrode, to the metal, and back through the grounding clamp. Reverse polarity means that the current is going the opposite way, from the grounding clamp, through the metal, and up through the electrode.
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How much does a welder weigh?
I weigh about 230lbs!
What simple machine fastens 2 things together?
Spot welder, staples, nails.
How do welder's glasses work?
The welding lens filters out much of the ultra violet light produced by welding.
Is a welder a physical work or is it mental?
It is physical work and can be very strenuous. Some types of welding require hardly any effort.
How do you size this ring P4?
The best way to size a p4 ring is with the Orion Fusion Welder. We mastered this at sandhillsgold.com. Also invented SHG Stone Guard which protects any stone while tipping.
What are the application of straight polarity arc welding?
AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) is used to describe the polarity of the electric current that the welder generates and in what direction it travels. If you use the wrong polarity for a certain welding rod, your weld strength will not be very good. The general terms associated with polarity are reverse polarity and straight polarity. These are common to the welding trade. Another way to describe the two terms are electrode positive and electrode negative. Electrode positive is the same as reverse polarity. Electrode negative is the same as straight polarity. Hence the + and the - written on your welder where the cables connect to it. Any type of welding rod you buy will be labeled as to what polarity should be used for welding with it. Using the correct polarity will ensure the proper penetration and the over all look of the final bead. If you use the wrong polarity you can tell by the signs. There will be an excessive amount of spatter, you will have bad penetration, and you will have less control of your arc. Some welding machines have a switch to adjust the polarity. If your welder doesn't have one you will need to switch the welding cables around where they plug into the machine. If you want reverse polarity, you need to make sure the electrode holder is plugged into the + terminal. The easiest way to tell if you are using the wrong polarity is by the sound and the feel of the weld you are laying down. If you don't have much experience with stick welding you will have a little more trouble determining the difference. I have seen guys weld all day long with the wrong polarity. Then I would grab their welder to use for couple of minutes and I could tell right away. It all comes down to experience.
What is the pay rate for experieced welder in NJ?
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Can a welder be promoted?
Pipe welder?
Is TIG Welder is also considered as Co2 welder?
No , although Co2 may be used , along with other gasses , a welder using this process is not considered a Co2 welder . TIG stands for tungsten Inert Gas , so the welder is considered / called a TIG Welder.
How big of a generator do you need to drive a 200 amp welder?
When you refer to a 200 amp welder you are talking about the output side of the welder. What you have to do is find out what the input voltage and current of the welder is to calculate the size of a generator needed to operate the welder.
Who is the first welder in the world?
The first welder is John Doe.
Can make mig welder use flux core if doesnt have plus - change polarity?
Don't know exactly what you are asking. Most MIG welders can be used for flux cored, or bare wire. Polarity doesn't change, same for both. incorrect bare wire with gas and flux cored run different polarity i think what hes asking is how do you change polarity if there is no switch and the answer is usually on most welders in the wire spool compartment there are 2 lugs one with a ground wire and the other with a jumper wire to the wire feeds drive roll assembly. to switch the polariy just reverse the connections on the lugs.
What is a sp weld?
SP welder means Structural purpose welder.
What are the dimensions of a spot welder?
Spot welder dimensions may vary depending on the make or brand of welder. The average dimensions of a spot welder are approximately 170 x 460 x 350 mm.
If Three welder's are welding on one test coupon different filler wire and different welding processes after radiography one welder has failed.what about other welder he also will fails or not?
The other welder will also fail.
What does the term single hand welder mean?
A "single hand welder" is any person welding on a job that is not using their own personal equipment. I.E., welding with a company welder or rented welder until you can afford to buy your own welder.
What school should a welder go to?
A Welder should go to Harverd are the sort
