TVL Smaw11 Q1 M 13

Technology
Vocational Livelihood 11
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 13
TITLE: ARC LENGTH
Writer: Antonio F. Quines
Reviewer: Orlando A. Joven Jr (Validator)
Emmanuel B. Penetrante (Technical)
Cerina Galoy (Grammarian)
EXPECTATIONS
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge involved in Welding Essentials
particularly on correct arc length.
At the end of the lesson you are expected to:

1. define arc length;
2. discuss the effects of the different types of arc length; and
3. differentiate the type of arc length.
PRETEST
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if the statement
is wrong
______1. Arc length is the straight distance between the electrode tip and the
job surface when the arc is formed.
______2. A short arc length tend to melt the electrode slowly and try to freeze
the job.
_____3. A long arc makes a humming sound
_____4. A stable arc produces a steady sharp humming sound.
_____5. If the distance between the tip of the electrode and the base metal is
more than the diameter of the core wire, it is called “long arc”.
RECAP
What are the variables to consider in setting up amperage? Enumerate these

variables.
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LESSON
Arc Length. Is the straight distance between the electrode tip and the job surface
when an arc is formed.
There are three types of arc length
 Normal
 Long
 Short
1. Normal arc length
Normal Arc Length in Welding
The correct arc length or normal arc length is approximately equal to the diameter of
the core wire of the electrode.
2. Long arc length
Long Arc Length in Welding

If the distance between the tip of the electrode and the base metal is more than the
diameter of the core wire, it is called “long arc”.
3. Short arc length
Short Arc Length in Welding
If the distance between the tip of the electrode and the base metal is less than the
diameter of the core wire, it is called a ‘short arc’.
Effects of Long arc in Welding
 A long arc makes a humming sound

 The arc is unstable
 Causes oxidation of the weld metal.
 Fusion and penetration are poor.
 Poor control of the molten metal.
 Creates more spatters resulting in wastage of the electrode metal.
Effects of Short arc in Arc Welding
 It makes a popping sound.

 The electrode to melt slowly and try to freeze the job.
 Higher metal deposition with narrow width bead.
 Less spatters.
 Fusion and penetration is less.
Effects of Normal arc in Arc Welding
 A stable arc produces a steady sharp crackling sound

 Electrode burns evenly.
 Less spatters.
 Correct fusion and penetration.
 The size of metal deposition is correct.
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ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY NO 1. Directions: Using the diagram. Write the differences between short
and long arc length.
ACTIVITY NO 2.
Directions: Discuss the effects of the different types of arc length. by writing your
answer on the diagram.
WRAP-UP
Today you have learned many things about the correct arc length, now in paragraph
form summarize what you have learned.
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VALUING
1. What is the importance of knowing the different types of arc length?
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POSTTEST
Directions: Identify the following Effects by writing “LONG”, “SHORT” or

“NORMAL” before each number.
_________ 1. Electrode burns evenly.
_________ 2. Less spatters.
________ 3. Fusion and penetration is less.
_________ 4. It makes a popping sound.
_________ 5. A long arc makes a humming sound
_________ 6. The arc is unstable
_________ 7. Correct fusion and penetration.
_________ 8. Higher metal deposition with narrow width bead.
_________ 9. Poor control of the molten metal.
_________ 10. Creates more spatters resulting in wastage of the electrode metal.
ACTIVITY #2
ACTIVITY 1
Long arc Short Arc
length length
POSTTEST Long Arc Short Arc Length
1. NORMAL Length in in Welding
2. NORMAL Welding If the distance
3. SHORT If the distance
between the tip of
between the tip
4. SHORT the electrode and
of the electrode
5. LONG and the base the base metal is PRETEST
6. LONG metal is more less than the 1.TRUE
7. NORMAL than the diameter of the 2.FALSE
8. SHORT diameter of the core wire, it is 3.TRUE
9. LONG core wire, it is called a ‘short 4.FALSE
called “long
10. LONG arc’. 5.TRUE
arc”.
1 sharp
cracking sound
KEY TO CORRECTION
R E F E R E N CE S
Department of Education (2018). Technology & Livelihood Module 1 Learner’s

Material, IA- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) First Edition,
Department of Education (2008). Competency-based Learning Material (2nd Year),

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC-1, Module 2 Preparing Welding Materials.
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At the end of the lesson you are expected to:

job surface when the arc is formed.

_____3. A long arc makes a humming sound

_____4. A stable arc produces a steady sharp humming sound.

What are the variables to consider in setting up amperage? Enumerate these

There are three types of arc length

1. Normal arc length

Normal Arc Length in Welding

2. Long arc length

Long Arc Length in Welding

3. Short arc length

Short Arc Length in Welding

Effects of Long arc in Welding

 A long arc makes a humming sound

 It makes a popping sound.

Effects of Normal arc in Arc Welding

 A stable arc produces a steady sharp crackling sound

Directions: Identify the following Effects by writing “LONG”, “SHORT” or

_________ 1. Electrode burns evenly.

_________ 2. Less spatters.

________ 3. Fusion and penetration is less.

_________ 4. It makes a popping sound.

_________ 5. A long arc makes a humming sound

_________ 6. The arc is unstable

_________ 7. Correct fusion and penetration.

_________ 8. Higher metal deposition with narrow width bead.

_________ 9. Poor control of the molten metal.

Department of Education (2018). Technology & Livelihood Module 1 Learner’s

Department of Education (2008). Competency-based Learning Material (2nd Year),

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