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Technology and
Livelihood
Education
SMAW NCI – Module 8
Store Tools and Equipment

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
SMAW NCI - Module 8: Store Tools and Equipment
First Edition, 2020
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Technology and
Livelihood
Education
SMAW NCI – Module 8
Store Tools and Equipment

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page ---------------- 1

Table of Contents ---------------- 2

Introductory Message ---------------- 3

What I Need to Know ---------------- 5

What I Know ---------------- 6

What’s In ---------------- 7

What’s New ---------------- 8

What is It ---------------- 9

What’s More ---------------- 12

What I Have Learned ---------------- 13

What I Can Do ---------------- 13

Assessment ---------------- 14

Additional Activities ---------------- 15

Answer Key ---------------- 16

References ---------------- 17

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 Introductory Message
For the learner
Welcome to Technology and Livelihood Education (Shielded Metal Arc
Welding) 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Storing Tools and
Equipment. One simplest skill that you must know in welding is how to store welding
tools and equipment properly. It is important to be equipped with this skill since it is
also applicable in real situation. This module will give you ideas on how to store
welding tools and equipment so that you can locate them easily and even extend
their lifespan.

Thus, this module was designed to provide you with fun learning opportunities
at your own pace and time. You will be able to process the contents of the learning
resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

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 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.
At the end of this module you will also find:

This is a list of all sources used in developing

References
this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use your TLE (SMAW) activity notebook in answering the activities.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I need to know?

This module was designed and written with you in mind so that you will fully
understand the ways of storing tools and equipment in Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

To store tools and equipment safely in appropriate locations in accordance

with manufactures specifications or standard operating procedure is one of the
simplest ways to have good weld output but most welders neglected. You should be
equipped with the skill in order for you to avoid damage of tools and equipment. In
doing so, your tools and equipment will last longer. Thus, working with this module
helps you become a good keeper.

After reading this module, you will be able to store tools and equipment
(TLE_IAAW7/8MT- 0i-3), specifically:

1. store tools and equipment in appropriate location in accordance with

manufacturer specifications or standard operating procedures;

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 What I know

Activity 1
Directions: Write A if you agree with the statement or D if you disagree. Write your

answer in your SMAW activity notebook.

1. Tools are handheld devices.

2. Storing and maintaining welding tools and equipment would always go hand-
in-hand.

3. Pliers and pull-push rule are examples of equipment.

4. Every welding area, tools and equipment are arranged properly.

5. Pegboards are used for storing welding machines.

6. The most portable and convenient way in storing welding tools is the toolbox.

7. Electrodes should be stored always in an upright position.

8. Most of the welding tools and equipment should be stored in a dry place.

9. Welding machines can be placed directly on the floor of the storage room.

10. Cables or wires can be left in the area loose or tangled.

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Lesson
Store tools and equipment
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Do you want your tools and equipment in welding to last longer? Would you
also like to know how they are stored? If so, then this will give you ideas on how to
store welding tools and equipment properly.

What’s in?

Activity 2:
Directions: Match the items in Column A with their preventive maintenance activity
in Column B. Write the letter of your answer in your SMAW activity
notebook.

Column A Column B

1. Flat head screwdriver a. Simple repair

2. Philips head screwdriver b. Tightening
3. Cold chisel c. Sharpening
4. Pliers d. Cleaning
5. Wrench e. Lubricating

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 What’s new?

The picture below shows tools and equipment used in welding activity, what
are the tools and equipment you see? Are they arranged well? Why do you need to
arrange them properly?

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 What is it?

In your previous lesson, you were taught about preventive maintenance of

tools and equipment. You understood also that there are different ways to maintain
the effectiveness of tools and equipment needed for a specific task.

Maintaining the tools and equipment would go hand-in-hand with storing tools
and equipment in welding job. Store as defined in Merriam dictionary is to place or
leave in a location (such as a warehouse, library, or computer memory) for
preservation or later use or disposal). In every welding area, welding tools and
equipment must have its proper places so that it can be located easily.

Tools such as pliers, C-clamps or pull-push rule are handheld devices that
are used to perform a specific function. While equipment, such as welding
machine and welding helmet are things needed for a specific purpose.

Storing tools and equipment properly would not only give you safety but
would also extend the lifespan of your welding tools and equipment. Furthermore,
it would give good weld output.
When it comes to storing your tools you have to consider the area. Tools can
be hung on pegboards or place in toolboxes, bags or in drawers.
Pegboard is the most convenient place to keep your tools. It can help you
locate easily the tools needed at one look. Toolbox is another way of storing your
tools. It is more portable especially for transporting or carrying out your tools during
work.

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 Welding Tools and Equipment Storage

Welding Machine

It should be elevated from the

floor and must be away from
potential accidents. Cover it
with small blanket or tarpaulin
to prevent the entry of dust.
Make sure to unplug all
connections and all switches
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e+storage&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02E6ruSyRKcTUAf6z9QbW
are turned off during storage.
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Cables / Wires
Cables need to be stored in a
designated area, away from
anything that could potentially
damage them. Don’t wind them
too tightly, and don’t leave them
loose in a vulnerable area. In
both instances, there are high
Source:https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/arc-
welding-machine-red-isometric-simple-1769540696 chances of being damaged.

Electrodes/ Welding rod Separate the different types,

keep them dry in a room
temperature not exceeding 450
degrees Fahrenheit, and make
sure you handle them with care.
As for keeping them away, keep
them stored in a clearly labelled
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cupboard or container, and keep
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upright position.

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Welding helmet

It should be hung on the wall.

Make sure the lens are
properly protected or covered
to prevent scratches.

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8/?nic_v1=1ar3W0OQpoKhSEEHwMgt%2BOEpgd5BC96J
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C-clamps

Place in a storage box or a

rack. Keep it always dry.

Source: https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-
plans/shop-organization/great-wood-clamp-organizers

Pull-push rule

Place the tools in storage

rack and always keep away
from water.

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Pliers

Hang and arrange them

properly on pegboards or
place them in toolboxes.
Store in a dry place.

Source:https://jedgarpark.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/on-
the-storage-of-pliers/

What’s more?

Activity 3:
Directions: Put a happy face on the pictures that the tools are properly stored or
arranged and sad face on the pictures which the tools are not properly
stored. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1)

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rack-k3009-1

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2)

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box-chaos-clutter-cluttered-
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photo/doyourself-tools-pile-on-white-182843129

What I have learned

Activity 4:
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answer in your SMAW
activity notebook.
1. What is the difference between tools and equipment?
2. When do you use pegboards?
3. How do you store electrodes / welding rods?
4. Why do you need to store welding tools and equipment properly?

What I can do

Activity 5
Directions: Draw a storage room, and locate in your drawing the placement of the
following tools and equipment.
1. Welding machine
2. Welding cable
3. Welding helmet
4. Electrode / Welding rod
5. Pliers

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 Assessment
Activity 6:
Directions: Given the four-layer organizing rack, place the welding tools and
equipment in the numbered layer. Write your answer in your SMAW
activity notebook.

1. Welding machine 4th layer .

2. Welding helmet
3. Pull-push rule
4. C-clamps 3rd layer
5. Cable or wire
6. Electrode / Welding rod 2nd layer
7. Pliers

1st layer

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view-281867504

Additional Activities

Activity 7:
Directions: Answer the question briefly. Write the answer in your SMAW activity

notebook.

1. Why is it necessary to properly store welding tools and equipment? Support

your answer in five sentences. (5points)

Congratulations! Enjoy your next modules.

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Answer Key

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