To make a cad weld connection, where are the cable ends placed?

• A. Outside the Mold
• B. On the Bench
• C. In the Mold
• D. In a Separate Container

Answer: (C)

In a cad weld connection, the cable ends are placed in a mold. The mold provides a contained, precisely shaped space where the cadmium filler metal can be melted and drawn into the gap between the ends, creating a clean, well-aligned joint as it cools. This confinement and alignment are crucial for a strong, reliable electrical connection. If the ends were placed outside the mold or in a bench or container, the molten filler could spill or drape, and the ends wouldn’t be held in the correct position, leading to a weak or misaligned weld.