Q.

During carbon arc welding

  • AElectrode is connected to neutral if AC is used 
  • BElectrode is not connected to any voltage source when AC is used 
  • CElectrode is negative with respect to the work if DC is used
  • DElectrode is positive with respect to the work if DC is used
Correct Answer : (C)

Electrode is negative with respect to the work if DC is used

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During carbon arc welding Electrode is negative with respect to the work if DC is used.

Important Points:

  • Carbon arc welding is used for welding copper and its alloys. 
  • In this method, the carbon electrode is used which is kept negative with respect to work if DC supply is used. 
  • It is because, if the carbon electrode is made positive, the carbon particles have a tendency to go into the welded joint and make it brittle. 
  • Therefore, the electrode in carbon arc welding is always kept negative and the work positive.
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