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BHEL Artisan Welder Solved Papers

Prepare for BHEL Artisan (Welder) recruitment examination with official previous years' solved questions across Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/MMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG/MAG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding & Flame Cutting, Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Welding Electrodes & Flux Classification (AWS/IS Codes), Weld Joint Design & Edge Preparation, Metallurgy of Welded Joints & Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), Welding Defects & Remedies, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT: DPT, MPT, UT, RT).

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1

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) setup?

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Which of the following welding defects appears when the molten metal from the electrode flows over the parent metal surface without fusing into it?

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The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process is also called:

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Coating factor in welding electrodes =

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Which of the following equipment is NOT used in the TIG welding process?

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MIG in welding stands for:

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7

The main cause of bird-nesting (wire tangling) in a wire feed system is:

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8

The distance between the tip of the electrode and the job surface, when the arc is formed, is termed as the:

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9

The slope for overhead welding position is:

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Pure Argon shielding gas is most suitable for welding which of the following materials?

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11

Which factor is most important when selecting the wire diameter for GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)?

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12

Which of the following precautions is NOT included in precautions against electric shocks?

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13

A joint between two overlapping plates or components is known as:

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The general name for both MIG and MAG welding is:

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15

Which of the following inspection methods needs a magnifying glass, a steel rule, try square and weld gauges?

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16

Which of the following devices is fitted with oxy-fuel welding to stop flame or reverse flow of a gas back into the equipment?

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Which of the following can cause an undercut in welding?

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Which of the following equipment is NOT used in GMAW?

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The slope for vertical welding position is:

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20

What type of fire extinguisher is generally recommended near GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding stations?

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21

Which of the following types of butt weld joint is shown in the given figure?

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22

What is the typical temperature range at the centre of an arc welding jet in plasma arc welding?

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What is the primary mechanism of cutting in plasma arc cutting?

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What is the main purpose of post heating in welding large jobs?

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Which of the following arc lengths causes more spatters, indicating wastage of the electrode metal?

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