MECH 6541 NDT QUIZ -2

34. Calculate the cost in $/foot of depositing 5/16" fillet welds in a structural shop using the welding cost calculator on Moodle. (1) Process: FCAW, wire diameter: 0.045", Cost of wire: $ 3.50/pound; shielding gas cost: CO2 0.5$/cubic foot per hour ( cfh) , gas flow rate : 45 cfh ; wire feed speed : 500 inches per minute, shop charge out rate is: $ 55 per hour; Duty cycle measured in the shop during a lean survey was : 17%. Assume a 30% over welding factor.