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101.

What does HAZ stand for?(a) Helium Aerated Zone(b) Heated Area Zone(c) Heat Affected Zone(d) Heat Allowed ZoneThe question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Weldability in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right answer is (c) Heat Affected Zone

For explanation: HAZ STANDS for Heat Affected Zone. This zone is generally the base of the METAL or a thermoplastic material. This zone is not MELTED but the properties are altered by the WELDING PROCESS.

102.

Which among the following methods is best suited for stainless steels?(a) Electric butt welding(b) Seam welding(c) Flux coated arc welding(d) Oxy-hydrogen weldingI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Welding of Various Metals topic in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) ELECTRIC butt welding

Explanation: There are a few methods of TREATING stainless steels for welding, such as, any of the metal arc welding methods or the oxy-acetylene welding method, but the one best suited for this ALLOY is electric butt welding.
103.

Which of the following can be easily be welded from flash butt welding process?(a) Tin(b) Lead(c) Cast irons(d) Carbon steelThe question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.My doubt is from Resistance Welding Methods topic in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) Carbon steel

For explanation I WOULD SAY: In flash butt welding PROCESS, the welding of materials LIKE steels and other iron alloys are easy to weld, except for cast iron. The welding of materials like tin, lead, zinc and antimony cannot be welded using flash butt method.
104.

A smooth and regular bead cannot be formed in metal arc welding.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me during an online interview.My doubt stems from Arc Welding Methods topic in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right option is (b) False

Explanation: Before the welding starts, the MACHINE has to be adjusted very CORRECTLY. The current to be supplied and the voltage to be applied should not to be too low or high, and the welding speed should be normal. By doing this, REGULAR and smooth beads will be formed.

105.

What is the temperature at the positive terminal in carbon arc welding?(a) 3800°C(b) 3900°C(c) 4000°C(d) 4100°CI have been asked this question during an internship interview.This interesting question is from Arc Welding Methods topic in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Correct CHOICE is (b) 3900°C

The EXPLANATION is: Carbon is used in carbon arc WELDING, at the NEGATIVE terminal of the cathode and the metal which is being worked upon FUNCTIONS as the positive terminal. The temperature of the electrode at the positive terminal is 3900°C.

106.

What is the temperature of the negative electrode in metal arc welding?(a) 2200°C(b) 2300°C(c) 2400°C(d) 2500°CThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.Asked question is from Arc Welding Methods topic in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer» RIGHT option is (c) 2400°C

For explanation I would SAY: In metal arc welding, the TEMPERATURE of NEGATIVE electrode is higher than the temperature of positive electrode. The temperature produced in a negative electrode of a metal arc weld is about 2400°C.
107.

What is the amount of carbon contained by a soft steel wire?(a) 0.1% to 0.18%(b) 0.15% to 0.22%(c) 0.18% to 0.26%(d) 0.2% to 0.27%This question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My question comes from Arc Welding Equipment topic in section Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Correct OPTION is (a) 0.1% to 0.18%

The explanation: A SOFT steel wire contains about 0.1% to 0.18% of carbon. Soft steel wire also has other contents in it like phosphorous and SULPHUR in it. The amount of phosphorous is soft steel is AROUND 0.0025%.

108.

In arc welding process, the high quality alternator functions at what frequency?(a) 250 Hz(b) 300 Hz(c) 350 Hz(d) 400 HzI have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Arc Welding topic in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The correct choice is (d) 400 Hz

Explanation: In an arc WELDING process, there are ALTERNATORS used for producing high current and function at lower FREQUENCY, and there are alternators which are of high quality and work at high frequency. The FUNCTIONING frequency of these alternators is 400 Hz.

109.

What is the flame temperature of hydrogen?(a) 2000°C(b) 1200°C(c) 2700°C(d) 3300°CThis question was posed to me during a job interview.My question comes from Oxy-Acetylene Welding topic in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (C) 2700°C

Explanation: NONE.
110.

A welding torch is mainly used for mixing and burning the gases in the desired proportions.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question during an internship interview.Question is from Gas Welding in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Correct option is (a) True

To explain I would SAY: In GAS WELDING, a welding torch is mainly used for mixing oxygen and ACETYLENE in the desired proportions. It is also used for burning the mixture at the end of the tip, and also provides a mean for moving and directing the flame front. Welding torch can be of high pressure type or LOW pressure type.

111.

Which of the following is not a type of related processes?(a) Soldering(b) Percussion(c) Brazing(d) Hard-pressingI had been asked this question in an interview for job.Question is taken from Types of Welding topic in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The CORRECT option is (B) Percussion

The EXPLANATION: AMONG the following, soldering, pressing and hard-pressing are few of the types of related PROCESSES. Percussion is one of the forms of resistance welding processes.

112.

With an increase in the heat input of arc welding method, how does it affect the voltage applied?(a) Increases(b) Decreases(c) Remains same(d) No relationThis question was addressed to me during an interview.This key question is from Weldability topic in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) Increases

For EXPLANATION I would SAY: None.
113.

What is the maximum thickness that can be welded in ultrasonic welding?(a) 1.8 mm(b) 2.1 mm(c) 2.3 mm(d) 2.5 mmI got this question at a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Solid State Welding in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right answer is (d) 2.5 mm

Explanation: WELDINGS such as spot WELDING or CONTINUOUS SEAM welding can be done through ultrasonic welding. The maximum thickness that can be achieved VARIES depending on the metal. The maximum thickness can be that can be welded is 2.5mm.

114.

Which bead character is seen due to too high welding current?(a) Pilling of metal(b) Pilling of weld metal(c) Excess splatter(d) Small bead formationThe question was asked during an internship interview.Enquiry is from Arc Welding Methods in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The correct answer is (c) Excess splatter

To explain I would say: On provision of too low current, there is pilling of metal SEEN. When the voltage provided is very high, beads FORMED are too high. When the speed of weld is less, pilling of weld metal takes place and when welding CURRENTS are too high, excessive splatter FORMATION occurs.

115.

Which material is not used as an iron coating on the electrode used in arc welding?(a) Cellulose(b) Iron powder(c) Calcium fluoride(d) SteelThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.This question is from Arc Welding topic in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Correct ANSWER is (d) Steel

Explanation: Materials that are used as COATING on the electrode, that are used in arc welding, are CELLULOSE, iron powder, calcium fluoride and rutile. Iron is used for ease of weld, but not steel, though it mainly contains iron.

116.

The negative pole of the electrode burns away faster than the positive pole.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in unit test.My query is from Arc Welding in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Correct option is (b) False

Explanation: During the OPERATION of the arc WELDING PROCESS, the positive pole of the electrode experiences two third of the heat and the negative pole experiences one third the heat, HENCE the positive pole burns away FASTER than the negative pole.

117.

What is the percentage of carbon present in low alloy steel?(a) 0.15%(b) 0.2%(c) 0.25%(d) 0.3%The question was asked in examination.Query is from Arc Welding Equipment in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right option is (C) 0.25%

The explanation is: The amount of carbon that is present in a SOFT STEEL wire is around 0.1% to 0.18% and the amount of carbon in TERMS of percentage composition in low alloy steels is 0.25%.

118.

Which effect is not seen in alloys on weldability?(a) Control of ductile-malleable transformation temperature(b) Provision for oxidation to molten metal(c) Reduction in segregation(d) Grain refinementThe question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Weldability in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The correct option is (b) PROVISION for OXIDATION to MOLTEN metal

Easy explanation: On weldability, there are some effects seen in the alloying elements. Some of them are Control of ductile-malleable TRANSFORMATION temperature, Reduction in segregation, Grain refinement and provision for deoxidation to the molten metal.

119.

In a neutral flame, what is the temperature in the inner core?(a) 3200°C(b) 2100°C(c) 1250°C(d) 2700°CThis question was posed to me during an interview.Question is from Oxy-Acetylene Welding in section Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right choice is (a) 3200°C

Best explanation: When equal amount of OXYGEN and acetylene is MADE to REACT in a TORCH, a neutral flame gets PRODUCED. The inner core has a temperature of 3200°C, whereas the tip of the neutral flame has a temperature of 1250°C.

120.

Which of the following method is not used in applying pressure in spot welding process?(a) Hand lever(b) Foot lever(c) Air pressure(d) Hydraulic cylinderThe question was asked in an interview.I'd like to ask this question from Resistance Welding Methods in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) HAND lever

To ELABORATE: NONE.

121.

What is the current required in an Oxygen’s INDARC 400 (S) transformer?(a) 20 amp to 100 amp(b) 40 amp to 250 amp(c) 50 amp to 400 amp(d) 60 amp to 500 ampThe question was asked in unit test.I want to ask this question from Arc Welding Equipment topic in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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122.

What is the flame temperature of acetylene?(a) 1700°C(b) 2200°C(c) 2800°C(d) 3200°CThis question was posed to me at a job interview.Question is taken from Oxy-Acetylene Welding topic in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Correct CHOICE is (d) 3200°C

Best EXPLANATION: Acetylene gas is a TYPE of fuel gas that is USED for the WELDING of thin sheets of steel which have a thickness of up to 50 mm. The flame temperature of acetylene gas is approximately about 3200°C.

123.

Acetylene is a non-toxic gas which can be kept or stored in a cylinder at any pressure.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked in unit test.This intriguing question comes from Gas Welding in division Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer» CORRECT choice is (B) False

Explanation: In gas welding, acetylene is used as a FUEL gas which produces HOT flame when it is mixed with OXYGEN. Acetylene may be non-toxic gas, but if it is stored in a cylinder at more than the pressure of 2 bar, then the acetylene becomes self explosive, that’s why the pressure of stored acetylene should be maintained with great care.
124.

In which run weld, in ordinary steels, the grain refinement takes place?(a) First(b) Second(c) Third(d) FourthThis question was addressed to me in an interview.This interesting question is from Metallurgy of Weld topic in section Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right answer is (b) Second

The explanation: A MULTI run PROCESS causes a good AMOUNT of grain refinement. With every proceeding run weld, it normalizes its previous run. In ORDINARY STEELS, grain refinement takes place in the second run.

125.

With an increase in the heat input of arc welding method, how does it affect the welding speed?(a) Increases(b) Decreases(c) Remains same(d) No relationThis question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Query is from Weldability topic in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The CORRECT choice is (b) Decreases

Easy explanation: In ARC welding processes, for CALCULATING the efficiency, we USE the formula for heat input. According to the formula, heat input is inversely related to the speed of welding, that is, with an increase in heat input, the welding speed decreases.

126.

On which of the following factor, does weldability not depend?(a) Boiling point(b) Melting point(c) Thermal expansion(d) Thermal conductivityI had been asked this question in an online quiz.This intriguing question originated from Weldability in section Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right answer is (a) Boiling point

For explanation I WOULD say: Weldability is dependent on five factors of the metal or alloying element. The factors being, melting point, thermal EXPANSION, thermal conductivity, surface CONDITION and CHANGE in the MICROSTRUCTURE.

127.

Upset butt welding is majorly used in the making of automobile parts.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is from Resistance Welding Methods in portion Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The correct answer is (b) False

The explanation is: Upset butt WELDING is mainly used for the MANUFACTURE of welding BARS, rods, wires or tubing. For the manufacture of automobile PARTS, such as axles, wheels or frames, flash butt welding is extensively used.

128.

Which of the following types of fuel gas is commonly used in gas welding?(a) Biogas(b) Coal gas(c) Acetylene(d) MethaneI had been asked this question during an interview.My enquiry is from Gas Welding in chapter Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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The correct choice is (c) Acetylene

To EXPLAIN I would say: Gas welding is usually referred as oxy welding or oxy-FUEL welding which is a process of joining metallic materials by application of heat PRODUCED by the gas flame. In gas welding, acetylene is COMMONLY used as fuel gas which mixed with proper proportion of oxygen in a mixing CHAMBER of welding torch. Gas welding can produce a hot flame of temperature about 3000-3500 ⁰C.

129.

Which of the following materials are not suited for cold welding?(a) Brass(b) Steel(c) Silver(d) GoldI had been asked this question in exam.My doubt is from Types of Welding topic in section Welding and Related Processes of Casting-Forming-Welding II

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Right option is (b) Steel

Easiest explanation: Cold WELDING process is not very suitable for alloys like steel, the reason being, cold welding cannot take place excellently in ferrous materials. Steel contains high amount of IRON, HENCE it cannot be cold WELDED.