| Vee groove |
See butt joint. |
| Vertical down weld |
A vertical weld made from the top of the joint to the bottom. |
| Vertical position |
A type of weld where the welding is done on a vertical seam or surface. |
| Vertical up weld |
A vertical weld made from the bottom of the joint to the top. |
| Visual inspection |
A method for determining the quality of a weld by looking at it and comparing it to welds of known high quality. |
| Volt |
The unit of measure of electrical pressure in a circuit. |
| Volt/Amp Curve |
A graph demonstrating output of a welding power source, showing both volt and amp capabilities. |
| Voltage |
The pressure that forces electrons through a conductor, causing amperage to flow.Also referred to as ãelectromotive force (EMF)ä or ãdifference in potential.ä |
| Voltage drop |
The voltage loses that occur when electricity travels a long distance from the welding machine due to the resistance in the leads. |
| Voltmeter |
An instrument for measuring the voltage in a circuit. |
| Voltage-Sensing Wire Feeder |
This type of feeder operates from arc voltage generated by the welding power source. |
