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miércoles, 30 de marzo de 2016
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as stick welding, is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode coated in flux to lay the weld.
An electric current, in the form of either alternating current or direct current from a welding power supply, is used to form an electric arc between the electrode and the metals to be joined.
As the weld is laid, the flux coating of the electrode disintegrates, giving off vapors that serve as a shielding gas and providing a layer of slag, both of which protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination.
Because of the versatility of the process and the simplicity of its equipment and operation, shielded metal arc welding is one of the world’s most popular welding processes. It dominates other welding processes in the maintenance and repair industry, and although flux-cored arc welding is growing in popularity, SMAW continues to be used extensively in the construction of steel structures and in industrial fabrication.
The process is used primarily to weld iron and steels (including stainless steel), but aluminum, nickel and copper alloys can also be welded with this method.
4 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is performed by striking an arc between a coated-metal electrode and the base metal.
Once the arc has been established, the molten metal from the tip of the electrode flows together with the molten metal from the edges of the base metal to form a sound joint.
This process is known as fusion.
The coating from the electrode forms a covering over the weld deposit, shielding it from contamination.
Therefore, the process is called shielded metal arc welding. The main advantage of shielded metal arc welding is that high-quality welds are made rapidly at a low cost.
Shielded metal arc welding equipment typically consists of a constant current welding power supply and an electrode, with an electrode holder, a work clamp and welding cables (also known as welding leads) connecting the two.
Basic Rules for SMAW
1) Arc Length: The distance between the tip of the electrode and the base metal
being welded. The correct distance must be kept.
2) Angle of electrode: During welding, the electrode must be held at the correct
angle.
3) Speed of travel: If a good weld is to be made, the correct speed must be kept.
4) Amperage: Incorrect amperage (heat) will result in a poor weld.
Some welders use the word “L-A-S-H” to remember these four points.
Length – Angle – Speed – Heat (amperage)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Quiz
1.) What are the advantages of SMAW?
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2.) What is fusion?
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3.) Why is SMAW the world’s most popular welding process?
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4.) What are the five pieces of equipment typically used in SMAW?
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5.) What do the letters “L-A-S-H” stand for?
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Who is a welder?
A welder is someone who welds for a living; welding
is a craft in which pieces of material are joined together. Classically,
welding has been accomplished in metals, but modern welders also work with
plastics. The term “welder” is also used to describe equipment used in the
process of welding; some people use the term “welder” to talk about someone
who welds so that the distinction is clear.
Welding is an ancient profession. People have been
working with metals for thousands of years, and metalworking is such an
important part of human life that archaeologists even use the working of
various metals to describe eras in human history like the Bronze and Iron
Ages. Classically, welding has been accomplished with the use of heat to melt
the metals before joining them together; modern welding includes an
assortment of other techniques for joining material, including electricity in
arc welding and ultrasound, which is used to join many plastics.
Many welders work in heavy industry, since welding
is a crucial stage in the construction of things like cars, trains, and
ships, along with industrial equipment. Welders can also work in lighter
industry, or as freelance contractors who fix various metal objects. The
construction industry also employs a lot of welders, as many buildings use
heavy duty metal framework to support themselves, and this framework must be
assembled and secured by welders.
There are two basic ways to train to be a welder.
Some welders attend trade schools which offer anywhere from weeks to years of
training to students, depending on how specialized they want to get. Others
apprentice, getting on the job training from experienced welders. One of the
advantages of trade school is that welders can learn about cutting edge
techniques which may not have been perfected in the field yet, although
welders who apprentice are paid as they learn, which can be an important
consideration for some aspiring welders.
In order to become a welder, someone needs to be
reasonably strong, especially in heavy industry, because he or she will have
to work with heavy materials. It also helps to be extremely observant and
dexterous, as welders sometimes need to think fast and they work with very
hot, dangerous materials. Having a passion for and an interest in metals is
not a requirement, but it is certainly useful, and knowing your field of
interest before you train can be useful. For example, a welder might be
interested in working in a shipyard or in a company which works with
plastics, and these two types of welding require very different skills.
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miércoles, 17 de febrero de 2016
MY FAVOURITE TOOL
READ THE FOLLOWING TEST AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
My Favourite Tool
I don’t like to take books apart. I love sewing, endbands and threads, and so whenever I feel it’s possible I attempt to fix the sewing of a book. When it appears to be loose, and it’s necessary to disbind, I take the unconventional approach of aiming to do so without cutting the thread. However, when I have to accept that the thread must be cut, I can’t help but ask myself, ‘Why? It’s not the thread’s fault.’
When I discovered this cute stitch ripper, I quickly fell in love with it. Its sharp blade is absolutely safe, set on the inside of a curve and protected by a sphere.
Looking like a little clown’s red nose, my stitch ripper makes the cut far less painful.
Claudia Benvestito has been a book conservator at the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Venice since 1999. She graduated from the European Course for the Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials in Spoleto (PG) Italy, then trained as an intern at the Conservation Department of the Library of Congress in Washington. She is very interested in bookbinding history, and at the moment is involved in research on the persistent use of wood in Italian bookbinding until 1800. She loves mechanical connections and is driven by the need to construct and design conservation boxes.
1. According to the reading what is the meaning in spanish of " take books apart"?
2. what is Claudia's favourite tool?
3A. What does Claudia love to do?
3B . According to the reading what is the meaning in spanish of "I can't help "?
4. Claudia compares the her favourite tool with a__________________
5. What does Claudia Benvestito do?
6. Where does she work?
7. Where did she study?
8. What is she doing now?
9. According to the reading what is the meaning in spanish of "driven by"?
10. What about you? What is your favourite tool? why?
lunes, 15 de febrero de 2016
Based on the lathe safety information write true or false to the following statements.
1. Using a lathe can be highly dangerous if the operator is careful. ___________
2. It is necessary to take off the jelwery while working on a lathe. ___________
3. We must wear safety gloves all the time. __________
4. A pony tail is a good option while using the lathe. _________
5. Lathes are generally light. _________
6. The emergency stop button is to start the machine. _________
7. Use a piece of clothe to clean up the machine. _________
8. Do not rest on the lathe. _________
9. Put the pliers on the lathe to use them as soon as you need them. _______
10. Wash the machine to keep it wet. ________
11. Turn off the machine to measure a piece. _______
12. Put the fingers near the wood piece while using chicels. ______
13. Use both hands if you are using the sand paper. _______
1. Using a lathe can be highly dangerous if the operator is careful. ___________
2. It is necessary to take off the jelwery while working on a lathe. ___________
3. We must wear safety gloves all the time. __________
4. A pony tail is a good option while using the lathe. _________
5. Lathes are generally light. _________
6. The emergency stop button is to start the machine. _________
7. Use a piece of clothe to clean up the machine. _________
8. Do not rest on the lathe. _________
9. Put the pliers on the lathe to use them as soon as you need them. _______
10. Wash the machine to keep it wet. ________
11. Turn off the machine to measure a piece. _______
12. Put the fingers near the wood piece while using chicels. ______
13. Use both hands if you are using the sand paper. _______
Lathe Safety
Using a lathe can be highly dangerous if the operator is not careful. High powered and fast spinning parts can crush, burn, or cut people. Before ever working with a lathe, people have to take the necessary safety precautions to avoid injury. Here are some ways in which lathe operators can remain safe.
- Remove any loose items such as rings, baggy sleeves, and watches.
- Never adjust anything on the machine without stopping it and waiting until the parts stop moving.
- Wear gloves while handling sharp drills and chisels.
- Wear protective safety glasses.
- Keep hair tightly secured back.
- Never directly touch moving parts.
- Do not move the machine without help, regardless of its weight.
- Do not operate without knowing where the emergency stop button is.
- Be careful with heavy pieces of wood and don’t drop them on the machine or on the feet.
- Always uses pliers or a brush to clean and remove shards of wood and metal.
- Do not lean onto the lathe.
- Never place or leave tools on the lathe. This creates a risk of the tools being left on the machine when it gets turned on.
- Keep the machine well lubricated and maintained.
- Do not measure a piece of work while it is spinning. Stop the machine first.
- When manually using chisels, do not get fingers too close to the wood.
- If sanding rotating wood, use two hands to hold the sandpaper at each end.
miércoles, 10 de febrero de 2016
WELDING VOCABULARY
The
following are common terms in welding.
- Abrasive
- Acetylene Gas
- Alloy
- Alternating Current
- Arc Welding
- Argon
- Brazing
- Butt Joint (Butt Weld)
- Buzz Box
- Consumable & non-consumable electrodes
- Cutting Tip
- Cutting Torch
- Cylinder .
- Defective Weld
- Direct Current (DC) - Or "continuous current,".
- Down Hand Weld
- Edge Weld
- *Electrode (Arc Welding)
- Electrode Holder.
- Face Shield (Helmet)
- Ferrous
- Fillet Weld
- Filler metal
- Fixture.
- Flat Weld
- Flux
- Forge
- Fuel Gases
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- gas (TIG) welding;.
- Hand Shield
- Iron
- Inert gas/Shielding gas
- Lap Joint
- *MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas)
- Mild Steel
- Out-Of-Position Weld
- Overhead Weld
- Oxyfuel
- Plasma
- Plasma Cutting
- Polarity
- Radiation
- Shielding Gas
- Slag Inclusion
- Soldering
- Spot Weld
- Tack Weld
- TIG Welding.
- Tungsten
- Up Hand Weld
- Ventilate
- Weave Bead
- Weld
- Welder (noun)
- Welding Power Supply
- Welding Rod.
- Voltage (V) -
lunes, 8 de febrero de 2016
THE CENTRE LATHE
The Centre Lathe is used to manufacture cylindrical shapes from a range
of materials including; steels and plastics. Many of the components that
go together to make an engine work have been manufactured using lathes.
These may be lathes operated directly by people (manual lathes) or
computer controlled lathes (CNC machines) that have been programmed
to carry out a particular task. A basic manual centre lathe is shown below.
This type of lathe is controlled by a person turning the various handles
on the top slide and cross slide in order to make a product / part.
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