Title: Operate SMAW equipment.
Course: Welding I (13207-I) > Section: Demonstrating Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Operation should include

- travel speed
- travel/electrode angle
- arc length
- current setting
- electrode size.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to have the correct electrode angle?
- What happens when the travel speed is too fast or too slow?
- What happens when proper arc length is not maintained?
- What is arc blow? How can arc blow be controlled?
- How does the welder know if the amperage is too high or too low?
- What is duty cycle?  Why is it important?