Question

what is the aws designation for short circuit transfer?

mig
gmaw-p
gmaw
gmaw-s

Explanation:

Identify the AWS designation system

Using the AWS Definition and GMAW Definition knowledge points

• The American Welding Society (AWS) uses specific letter suffixes appended to the process acronym to designate variations in metal transfer modes.
• Gas Metal Arc Welding is designated as GMAW.

Match short circuit transfer suffix

• Suffix -S stands for short-circuiting arc transfer.
• Suffix -P stands for pulsed arc transfer.
• Therefore, the designation for Gas Metal Arc Welding - Short Circuiting is GMAW-S.

Answer:

• MIG
• GMAW-P
• GMAW
• GMAW-S (Correct answer)