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GATE 2016 ME (ME2) – Question 32

Casting, Forming and Joining Processes · Welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The welding process which uses a blanket of fusible granular flux is

  1. tungsten inert gas welding
  2. submerged arc welding
  3. electroslag welding
  4. thermit welding

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Correct answer: (B) submerged arc welding

Explanation

Submerged arc welding establishes an arc beneath a layer of fusible granular flux. The flux shields the molten metal and forms slag as it melts, while the arc remains hidden below the blanket. Therefore **submerged arc welding, B**.