Submerged Arc Welding S.A.W (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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In S.A.W., what does the term 'submerged' refer to?
In S.A.W., what does the term 'submerged' refer to?
The arc covered by granulated flux
What type of welding process is S.A.W.?
What type of welding process is S.A.W.?
Completely automated
What system moves the S.A.W. equipment along the workpiece?
What system moves the S.A.W. equipment along the workpiece?
Motor-driven trolley
What type of flux is used in S.A.W.?
What type of flux is used in S.A.W.?
Granulated flux
What type of power supply does S.A.W. use?
What type of power supply does S.A.W. use?
DC power supply
What component coordinates movement speed with wire feed rate in S.A.W.?
What component coordinates movement speed with wire feed rate in S.A.W.?
Servo control
Which is a main application of S.A.W.?
Which is a main application of S.A.W.?
Water boiler tank construction
What is the typical minimum weld length for S.A.W. to be economical?
What is the typical minimum weld length for S.A.W. to be economical?
Over 300mm
What advantage does S.A.W. provide in terms of quality?
What advantage does S.A.W. provide in terms of quality?
Human error is eliminated
What capability makes S.A.W. valuable for thick sections?
What capability makes S.A.W. valuable for thick sections?
Deep penetration
What is the key difference between S.A.W. and MIG welding?
What is the key difference between S.A.W. and MIG welding?
Level of automation
What happens once S.A.W. is set up and started?
What happens once S.A.W. is set up and started?
It operates without manual intervention