Welding Terms

4. distance between the end of the electrode and the surface of the base metal
7. weld applied lengthwise to overlapping pieces of metal; usually applied along an edge
12. metamorphic rock used for marking lines due to its resistance to heat
16. document which describes the welding materials and procedures for a specific job
18. joint formed by two pieces of metal, one of which is horizontal and one is vertical
19. joint formed at the edge of two pieces of metal which lay directly on top of one another

1. joint formed by two surfaces, one of which is beveled
2. weld applied to two pieces of metal, which forms a V, U, or J cross section
3. angle at which the electrode is in relation to the joint
5. weld applied to two pieces of metal which forms a triangular cross section
6. molten metal which forms at the end of an electrode while welding
8. weld applied into a hole in one piece of metal and onto the bottom piece of metal, binding the two together
9. speed at which the electrode moves down the joint
10. joint formed by two pieces of metal forming a corner
11. joint formed when two pieces of metal overlap one another
13. state of either negative or positive in relation to electrical currents or magnetic fields
14. sustained luminous discharge of electricity across a gap in a circuit or between electrodes
15. weld which consists of more than one bead
17. angle at which the electrode travels down the joint