Across
- 2. Length – The distance between the electrode tip and the workpiece.
- 4. – Common term for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
- 5. – The solidified flux covering the weld bead.
- 6. – A type of weld that joins two surfaces at right angles.
- 7. – The movement of the electrode along the joint.
- 8. – Direction of electrical flow in a welding circuit.
- 11. – The measurement of electric current used in welding.
- 12. – The visible discharge of electricity used to melt metals.
- 15. – The electrical force that pushes current through the circuit.
- 16. – The depth the weld metal fuses into the base metal.
- 17. – The joining of two metals by melting them together.
- 20. – Welding process using a continuous wire and shielding gas.
- 24. Clamp – Connects the welding machine to the workpiece.
- 25. – A rod or wire through which current flows to create the arc.
- 26. – The deepest point of the weld joint.
- 27. – Gas or flux protection that prevents contamination of the weld.
- 28. – The point where two pieces of metal meet for welding.
Down
- 1. – Welding process using a tungsten electrode and inert gas.
- 3. – A small depression at the end of a weld bead.
- 4. – Small droplets of molten metal thrown during welding.
- 6. – A chemical used to protect molten metal from oxidation.
- 9. – A non-consumable electrode used in TIG welding.
- 10. – The electrical connection to the earth for safety.
- 13. – The result of joining metals by heat and pressure.
- 14. – The flow of electricity through a circuit.
- 18. – The holder used to grip the electrode in stick welding.
- 19. – The deposit of metal created by a welding pass.
- 21. – A protective gear with a shaded lens for the welder’s eyes.
- 22. – Gas pockets trapped in the weld metal.
- 23. – A single progression of the welding arc along a joint.