FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding All Answers Correct
**Welding Processes**
What types of metals are commonly welded using FCAW? Carbon, alloy steels, and stainless steels
What does FCAW-G stand for? Externally supplied shielding gas is used
What gases or gas mixtures are typically used for FCA...
What types of metals are commonly welded using FCAW? 💡 Carbon, alloy steels, and stainless steels
What does FCAW-G stand for? 💡 Externally supplied shielding gas is used
What gases or gas mixtures are typically used for FCAW? 💡 CO2 or a mixture of Argon-CO2
Can you describe the two main FCAW processes? 💡 Gas shielded and self-shielded
Which electrode stickout is most important in self-shielded FCAW? 💡 Self-shielded, as it can have an
electrode stickout of 3" or more
What polarity is commonly used with gas shielded wires? 💡 Reverse polarity
**Welding Power Sources**
How are welding power sources rated? 💡 By their amperage, voltage, and duty cycle
What influences the wire feed speed control? 💡 Amperage
**Electrodes and Wire Feeders**
What type of drive rolls are used with FCAW? 💡 Knurled
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