Resistance Welding (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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How does resistance welding generate heat?
How does resistance welding generate heat?
Through electrical resistance
What key advantage does resistance welding offer?
What key advantage does resistance welding offer?
No flux or filler needed
What type of electrodes does seam welding use?
What type of electrodes does seam welding use?
Wheel electrodes
How does seam welding deliver current?
How does seam welding deliver current?
Pulsing current
How is a continuous seam formed in seam welding?
How is a continuous seam formed in seam welding?
Overlapping spot welds
Which product commonly uses seam welding?
Which product commonly uses seam welding?
Steel containers
What material thickness works best with seam welding?
What material thickness works best with seam welding?
Thin to medium
What do wheel electrodes provide in seam welding?
What do wheel electrodes provide in seam welding?
Current and pressure
What challenge does standard 230V AC mains pose?
What challenge does standard 230V AC mains pose?
High voltage safety hazards
What device lowers voltage in resistance welding?
What device lowers voltage in resistance welding?
Step-down transformer
Why are pressure vessels suited to seam welding?
Why are pressure vessels suited to seam welding?
Leak-tight seams essential
What do rectifiers do in resistance welding?
What do rectifiers do in resistance welding?
Convert AC to DC