SMAW Setup Guide

In this learning object, you’ll explore what tools should be a part of every welding tool bag.

In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with SMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.

2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a three-step block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.

In this interactive object, the learner reads an explanation of how various shielding gases are used in GMAW and FCAW. An exercise completes the activity.

Students view a video that shows the correct methods for starting a GTAW weld pool and adding filler. It focuses on the two problems that many students have – adding filler too soon and angling the torch so that the filler melts prematurely on the filler rod. Note: This activity is 3.6 mb.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a robot using the integral control mode to overcome a steady state.

In this animated and interactive object, learners follow steps that begin with choosing the correct drive roll and include feeding the electrode wire from the spool to the welding gun.

In this interactive object, learners read an explanation of the electrodes used for welding with the GMAW and FCAW processes. In two matching exercises, students test their knowledge of classification and specification numbers.

You'll practice identifying and explaining safe practices for grinding

Review the concepts of safety for Welding

Match cards