Performance Evaluation	GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
Welder's name	Date of exam
Starting Parameters
Process mode	Joint type	Position
Base Metal Composition	Wire Classification	Base Metal Thickness
Wire Diameter	Wire Speed inches per minute	Gas mixture
FlowRate (CFM)	Nozzle Type	Nozzle Diameter
Contact Tip Type	Contact Tip Type	Contact Tip Type Diameter
Amperes	Volts	Stickout
Spotweld Time (seconds)	Burnback Time (seconds)	Travel (forehand)
Safety: EyeEarVentilationFire ProtectionWork AreaClothing	Position	Material
Welder Performance
Machine Setup: Cylinder chained Regulator Attached Reel installed Guide Rolls Conduit Attached Welding leads attached Shielding gas connectedContactor circuit connected Gas DiffuserContact tip Insulator attachedNozzle attached Feeding of Wire Gas Flow _____Voltage______Wire Speed_______ Notes:
Welder Practices: Metal Preparation	Joint prep	Welding gun angle
Contact tube Stick out	Nozzle cleaned:	Wire cut off:
Starting off procedure:	Weave Pattern:	Key hole or joint fusion:
Weld Defects: Porosity: Improper PrepOverheating Inadequate gas coverage Incomplete fusion: Current too low Arc Manipulation Arc Strikes Overlap Undercut: Overheating Arc ManipulationUnderfill Cracks: Longitudinal TransverseMicrocrystaline Lack of Penetration: Fit upC Current too Low Travel too High Arc Manipulation Inclusions: Improper Prep Arc ManipulationWarpage Weld sizeJoint separationWeld Profile________
Visiual inspection:
Pass	Fail
Examiner's Name:	Exam date:
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