Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Describe the SMAW electrode classification system and how to select the proper electrode for the task.
- Describe the AWS filler metal specification system and various electrode characteristics.
- Describe the characteristics of the four main electrode groups.
Learning Objective 2 – Explain how to select electrodes and describe their proper care and handling.
- Identify various considerations in the selection of the proper electrode.
- Describe the proper handling and storage of electrodes.
Performance Tasks
- This is a knowledge-based module; there are no performance tasks.
