glossary

The preparation of the edges of the joint members, by cutting, cleaning, plating or other means.

The minimum distance minus any convexity between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld.

An electrical current which flows in only one direction in a conductor. Direction of current is dependent upon the electrical connections to the battery or other DC power source. Terminals on all DC devices are usually marked (+) or (-). Reversing the leads will reverse the direction of current flow.

The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in where the electrode is the negative pole and work-piece is the positive pole of the welding arc.

The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in where the electrode is the positive pole and work-piece is the negative pole of the welding arc.