AG Mechanics CDE Practice Exam

To properly control heat during a welding process, a welder may use a technique called:

1. Forward welding

2. Pulsing

3. Stringing

4. Weaving

The correct answer is: Forward welding

To properly control heat during a welding process, a welder may use a technique called "Forward welding." This technique involves moving the welding torch or electrode in the direction of the weld progression. By continuously moving forward, the heat is evenly distributed, and the weld bead is uniform and consistent. While the other options may also be welding techniques, they do not specifically focus on controlling heat during the welding process. - Pulsing involves intermittent currents to control the heat input and penetration depth. - Stringing is a technique used to lay down a straight bead of weld. - Weaving involves a side-to-side motion to help distribute heat and create a wider weld bead. However, when the goal is to specifically control heat during welding, forward welding is the most suitable technique.