TVL Smaw11 Q1 M 7
TVL Smaw11 Q1 M 7
TVL Smaw11 Q1 M 7
Vocational Livelihood 11
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 7
TITLE : CLEANING SURFACES AND EDGES OF MATERIALS
Writer : Rubener P. Tacsay
Reviewer : Orlando A. Joven Jr (Validator)
Emmanuel B. Penetrante (Technical)
EXPECTATIONS
PRETEST
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in every items. Provide separate
answer sheet.
LESSON
One of the basic needs to prepared in welding job is preparing the work piece that
suited for the job. Work piece refer to a piece of metal which will be weld to do a
certain task, in welding industry it is necessary to identify the particular metal as
work piece which is the Carbon steel, it is a steel with carbon content from about
0.05% up to 2.1% by weight. The definition of carbon steel from the American Iron
and Steel Institute
The term carbon steel may also be used in reference to steel which is not stainless
steel; in this use carbon steel may include alloy steels. High carbon steel has many
different uses such as milling machines, cutting tools (such as chisels) and high
strength wires. These applications require a much finer microstructure, which
improves the toughness.
As the carbon percentage content rises, steel has the ability to
become harder and stronger through heat treating; however, it becomes less ductile.
Regardless of the heat treatment, a higher carbon content reduces weldability. In
carbon steels, the higher carbon content lowers the melting point.
CLASSIFICATION OF CARBON STEEL
Mild or low-carbon steel
Mild steel (iron containing a small percentage of carbon, strong and tough but not
readily tempered), also known as plain-carbon steel and low-carbon steel, is now the
most common form of steel because its price is relatively low while it provides
material properties that are acceptable for many applications.
High-tensile steel
High-tensile steels are low-carbon, or steels at the lower end of the medium-carbon
range
Higher-carbon steels sulfur in particular make the steel red-short, that is, brittle
and crumbly at working temperatures
Proper cleaning of metal surfaces and edges must be in mind before any fit – up and
tacking take places. There must be an acceptable cleaning procedure applied in the
surface of the plates and pipe before welding joints. The cleaning of surface and edges
is considered one step for achieving quality in the preparation of materials.
Below are acceptable practices in the preparation of surfaces and edges of the
materials
Source:https://www.the
fabricator.com/thefabric
ator/article/cadcamsoft
ware/the-art-of-bevel-
Picture A cutting#gallery-3
Source:https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabrica
tor/article/cadcamsoftware/the-art-of-bevel-
cutting#gallery-3
Common tools use in cleaning surfaces and Edges on Materials
PICTURE B
SAFETY MEASURES:
Before tacking, air tight fit-up must be check so as to avoid pockets in the
fitted edge or surfaces.
The picture A and B plates are beveled cut. The gas cutting results are not
properly done, the surface is not smooth and with irregular line cut caused by
incorrect cutting. The surface must be smoothened with the use of grinder until such
appearance is accepted, Dirt and contaminants such as oil, grease, scale, water and
old paints must be removed from the surfaces using appropriate tools and solution.
600
1/8” (3mm)
max
Source: https://www.wikihow.com/Weld-With-a-%22Buzz-Box%22
1/8” (3mm)
max
After root face is made and smoothened on the beveled surface, the two plates
are place together facing each other with approximate gap before tacking may be
done. This kind of preparation is applicable for plates and pipes of different types of
materials. The root face must not exceed the maximum of 3mm thick from wall
thickness of 6mm to 20 mm.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY NO.1: Label the parts of portable grinder. Choose the label from the box
Lock nut Flex wheel Plastic pad Inner flange Shaft lock Lock
nut wrench
Source: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/98200/Makita-Angle-Grinder.html?page=7#manual
ACTIVITY NO.2
Make a short write up on “What are the different factors needed to consider when
using the flow cutting machine?
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WRAP–UP
Note: Have learners assess their performance. For criteria needing assistance, provide
the appropriate intervention
VALUING
What is the best way to clean the surface and edges of materials?
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POSTTEST
References
D 1. 1. Lock nut wrench 1. Lock nut 1. C
POST TEST ACTIVITY 1 PRETEST
References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhDwwmtqH-Y
https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/tech-tips-for-better-plasma-cutting
http://www.cvosupply.com/upload/images/Document/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%
B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhDwwmtqH-Y
https://www.google.com.ph/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ALeKk01E0r5RTtR2mwCvP_noVntoLBB
6pg%3A1595814913293&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=625&ei=ATQeX4zbD8zVm
https://www.ganpatind.com/carbon-steel-plates-supplier-exporter/
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/article/cadcamsoftware/the-art-of-bevel-
cutting#gallery-3
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/article/plasmacutting/better-bevels-with-plasma-arc-
cutting