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Key Facts: AWS CRAW Exam
100
Practice Questions
This aws-craw practice bank
2 hours
Written Exam Time
AWS CRAW program page
Closed-book
Written Exam Format
AWS CRAW program page and AWS QC19
75%
Listed Pass Mark
AWS QC19
20%
Largest Written Domain
AWS QC19 Robot Programming and Logic weighting
3 years
Certification Period
AWS CRAW renewal page
CRAW is an American Welding Society certification for robotic arc welding personnel. The official program uses both a closed-book written exam and a practical exam, with the written exam organized around AWS QC19 subjects. The largest written domain is Robot Programming and Logic at about 20%, followed by Welding Processes at about 15% and Safety at about 12%.
Sample AWS CRAW Practice Questions
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1During setup for a robotic GMAW cell, the wire repeatedly slips in the feeder before reaching the contact tip. What should be checked first?
2A robotic weld develops scattered porosity immediately after a gas bottle change. Which setup check is most relevant?
3A cell runs acceptably at the start of shift, but arc starts become erratic after heavy spatter builds inside the nozzle. What maintenance action is most appropriate?
4After a torch collision, the same program now welds consistently high on every lap joint. What setup condition should be verified before editing each weld point?
5A robot reaches the start point and wire feeds, but the arc fails to initiate intermittently. Which equipment setup check is most directly tied to arc initiation?
6A water-cooled robotic torch shows rising temperature alarms during long welds. What setup or maintenance item should be checked first?
7A fixture change reduces cycle time, but weld starts on the first part of each batch are inconsistent until the operator reseats the part. Which setup weakness is most likely?
8What is the main purpose of a robotic torch-cleaning station in a production weld cell?
9In a typical constant-voltage GMAW robotic setup, which variable most directly controls welding current?
10Compared with solid-wire GMAW, what additional consideration is common when robotic FCAW uses a slag-forming wire?
About the AWS CRAW Exam
AWS Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) certifies robotic arc welding operators and technicians who can program a robot to deliver an acceptable weld and demonstrate practical knowledge of robotic welding equipment, process setup, programming, weld examination, safety, procedures, destructive testing, and workcell components.
Assessment
Closed-book written exam with a minimum of 136 multiple-choice questions, plus a practical performance exam. AWS states the same written and practical exams are used for Operators and Technicians.
Time Limit
2 hours for the written exam; practical performance exam administered separately according to AWS CRAW requirements
Passing Score
75% correct on the written examination and on the performance test per AWS QC19
Exam Fee
Check current AWS CRAW pricing or AWS Approved Testing Center pricing (American Welding Society (AWS) and AWS Approved Testing Centers)
AWS CRAW Exam Content Outline
Weld Equipment Setup
Torch package setup, contact tips, nozzles, gas flow, wire drive systems, work leads, coolant, fixtures, and repeatable part location.
Welding Processes
GMAW and FCAW process variables, transfer behavior, polarity, voltage, current, wire feed speed, travel speed, shielding gas, preheat, and troubleshooting weld defects.
Weld Examination
Visual inspection, weld gages, surface discontinuities, NDE awareness, records, sampling, acceptance criteria, and interpreting weld-quality evidence.
Definitions and Terminology
Robotic and welding terms including TCP, work frame, touch sensing, seam tracking, qualification, certification, dry run, home position, and personnel levels.
Symbols - Welding & Robotics
Weld symbols, intermittent welds, drawing requirements, coordinate labels, and translating symbol requirements into robotic weld paths.
Safety
E-stops, interlocks, fencing, teach mode, PPE, arc radiation, fumes, lockout/tagout, stored energy, recovery, and risk assessment.
Destructive Testing
Macroetch, bend testing, fillet break testing, tensile testing, hardness checks, specimen preparation, and root-cause interpretation.
Conversion and Calculations
Unit conversion, travel-speed and time calculations, and simple deposition-per-length reasoning.
Robot Programming and Logic
Teach pendant operation, approach and retract, arc starts and ends, I/O checks, touch sensing, seam tracking, offsets, loops, external axes, backups, and change control.
Welding Procedures
WPS, PQR, WPQR, variable limits, procedure deviations, repair control, traceability, and relationship between robot programs and approved welding instructions.
Kinematic Concepts
Robot axes, reach envelope, singularities, torch orientation, work angles, travel angles, and coordinated positioner motion.
Robot Arc Weld Cell Components - ID
Power source, wire feeder, torch, positioner, fixture, sensors, guarding, controller, and peripheral equipment identification.
How to Pass the AWS CRAW Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% correct on the written examination and on the performance test per AWS QC19
- Assessment: Closed-book written exam with a minimum of 136 multiple-choice questions, plus a practical performance exam. AWS states the same written and practical exams are used for Operators and Technicians.
- Time limit: 2 hours for the written exam; practical performance exam administered separately according to AWS CRAW requirements
- Exam fee: Check current AWS CRAW pricing or AWS Approved Testing Center pricing
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AWS CRAW certification?
AWS Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) is an American Welding Society certification for robotic arc welding operators and technicians. AWS describes it as demonstrating the ability to program a robot to deliver an acceptable weld.
Is the CRAW written exam open book?
No. AWS describes the CRAW written exam as closed-book. The official page lists a two-hour written exam and a practical exam.
Do CRAW Operators and Technicians take different exams?
AWS states that Operators and Technicians take the same two exams: the written examination and the practical examination. D16.4 distinguishes personnel levels by broader skill, responsibility, experience, and training expectations.
What topics are most important on the CRAW written exam?
Robot Programming and Logic is the largest listed subject at about 20%. Welding Processes is about 15%, Safety about 12%, and several other domains such as equipment setup, weld examination, terminology, destructive testing, and welding procedures are about 8% each.
What score is needed to pass CRAW?
AWS QC19 lists a 75% correct pass mark on the written examination and on the performance test. Candidates should still confirm current scoring instructions with AWS before scheduling.
How is CRAW renewed?
AWS states that renewal requires two years of relevant welding activity within the three-year certification period or retaking the exam. AWS also states that recertification occurs every nine years.