Which tool is used for removing slag from welds?

• A. Chipping Hammer
• B. Circular Saw
• C. Router
• D. Wire Brush

Answer: (A)

Slag removal after welding is about breaking and lifting away the protective fluxy layer that forms on the weld bead so you can inspect and finish the weld. A chipping hammer is designed precisely for this task; its chisel-like end lets you strike and chip away the slag, making it easy to knock off and leaving a clean weld surface. A wire brush helps clean up slag remnants and finish the surface, but it isn’t the primary tool for removing thick, formed slag. The circular saw and router are for cutting or shaping metal, not for slag removal, so they don’t fit this need. Using a chipping hammer is the standard, most efficient way to remove slag from welds.