Welding Lab Sheet
Welding Lab Sheet
Welding Lab Sheet
03-2022
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc (MMA) welding or informally as
stick welding. It 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 vapours that serve as a shielding gas
and providing a layer of slag, both of which protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination.
Eng. Workshop Practice-MEM 460/MEK 451/ LS 6/Mohd Tolha Rev. 03-2022
2.0 OBJECTIVE
• To demonstrate some mostly used welding process.
• To build a welded bead technique on mild steel plate.
3.0 APPARATUS
Power Supply (17-40V), Arc Welding Machine, thin plate of mild steel, DCRP, DCSP, AC (120A),
Electrode holder, leads and its terminal, Ground Clamp, leads and its terminal, Welding Electrodes.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION:
Welding is a potentially hazardous process. 3 major injury cases reported are:
1) Eye damage caused by intensely bright arc
2) Molten metal burns
3) Conductive burns because of direct contact with a welded work piece
Follow the instructions and aware the hazards to minimize injury risk such as use of welding face mask
(goggles), welding and safety gloves.(PPE)
Eng. Workshop Practice-MEM 460/MEK 451/ LS 6/Mohd Tolha Rev. 03-2022
6.0 QUESTION
What are factor considerations in producing good quality of joints?
D
A
4
4
200
9
100
3
3
- DC+
- DC-
- WELDING SPEED
- MOVEMENT forward & backword
MEM 460
SMAW WELDING
SIZE DRAWING NUMBER REV
PERT 1 1
1
A4 X
SCALE 1:2 UNIT : MM SHEET 1/1
D A