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Arc Voltage
the voltage that runs along the welding arc.
Base metal
the metal material that will be welded or cut.
Bond
the joining of welding metal and base metal.
Cutting torch
tool used in gas cutting to control the gases that are used for preheating and cutting metal.
Goggles
Safety glasses
Helmet
protection equipment worn to protect the welder’s face and neck.
Liquidus
the lowest temperature where metal becomes liquid
Melting point
the temperature that needs to be reached to allow metal to begin to liquefy.
Melting range
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Solidus
the highest temperature where a metal remains completely solid.
Tempering
process of reheating hardened steel below the lowest critical temperature and then allowing it to cool to make the steel stronger.
Weld
a point where metals have been fused together by heating the materials to a suitable temperature. Filler metals or pressure may be used to accomplish the weld.
Welder Certification
document certifying that the welder has made his welds according to the standards prescribed.
Welding torch
tool used for gas welding to control the flow of gases used.
