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Arc welding
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Welding
Welding

processes are conveniently divided into two classes: fusion welding and solid state welding. fusion welding a portion of the base materials to be joined is melted and mixed, often with the addition of a filler metal, forming a solid joint after subsequent solidification. the name implies, during solid state welding the base material is not melted. Joining occurs by a process other than solidification, and very often involves diffusional processes.

During

As

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Fusion welding
The

fusion welding processes are classified in terms of the source of heat used to cause localized melting: electric arc welding, thermal welding and resistance welding. terms of the absolute number of welds made, fusion welding is the most common welding technique.

In

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Principle

H=I2 Rt

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Electric arc welding

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Consumable Electrodes may be classified into

1. Bare Electrodes : There wont be any coating of flux in case of bare electrodes. Arc produced by bare electrode is unstable. Joint produced by bare electrodes are not strong enough. Also irregular metal transfer and atmospheric contamination takes place. Bare electrodes are used when strength is not a primary concern. 2. Coated Electrodes : Molten metal is exposed to oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere and so undesirable oxides and other substances decreasing the strength of the weld formed. Coated

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Carbon-Arc Welding
Carbon-Arc

Welding is an arc welding process in which weld is produced by heating the work-piece with an arc setup between the carbon electrode and the work-piece. this method a rod of carbon is used as negative electrode and work being welded as positive.

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In

The

arc produced between the 2 electrodes heats the metal to the melting temperature (about 3200 C). reason to use Carbon electrode is that less heat is generated at the electrode tip than at the work piece and carbon electrode will fuse with the job. Carbon Arc Welding D.C is used to prevent

The

In

Shielded (manual) metal arc welding

The

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shielded or manual metal arc (SMA) process, is widely used for the fabrication of pressure vessels, pipe work and pipeline joints, as well as for the repair and maintenance of industrial machinery. arc is established between the electrode and the base metal at the joint line. The arc melts a portion of the base metal and the electrode to form a weld pool. molten metal is protected from the surrounding atmosphere by decomposition of the electrode coating which forms a gaseous cloud.

An

The

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There are two types of Carbon Arc Welding. They are 1) Single Carbon Electrode Welding 2) Twin Carbon Electrode Welding

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difference between single carbon electrode welding and twin carbon electrode welding

Advantages :

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Heat input to the work-piece can be easily controlled. distortion is negligible. can be mechanized. for thinner pieces.

Work-piece Process Suitable

Disadvantages :
Separate

filler metal is needed slowing the of carbon deposit.

process.
Chances

Shielded (manual) metal arc welding

Flux

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding is an arc welding process in which weld is produced by heating the work-piece with an arc setup between the flux coated electrode and the work-piece. Steel when exposed to air forms oxides and nitrides. These impurities weaken the weld. To prevent this molten metal is shielded by enveloping it completely with an inert gas or flux. this method a metal rod is u`sed as negative electrode and work being welded as positive. melts the electrode and the job. The flux coating melts, produces a gaseous shield to

In

Arc

Shielded (manual) metal arc welding

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Steps : 1. Before welding work-pieces are suitably prepared (mating surfaces are cleaned to remove scales). 2. Work-pieces are positioned. 3. Arc is struck. 4. Once arc is obtained, electrode is progressed at a constant speed along the area to be welded.

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Advantages :
Flux

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding is the simplest of all the arc welding process. is portable. range of metals and alloys can be welded. weld quality can be obtained. is fairly low.

Equipment Big

Good Cost

Disadvantages :
Mechanization

is difficult due to the limited length of electrode. is slow.

Process

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Metal inert gas arc welding (mig)

MIG make use of the high heat produced by the electric arc between the consumable electrode and material to be welded.

Gas Metal Arc Welding is a shielded metal arc process. The electrode is continuously fed through a gun. The current ranges from 100 to 400 A depending upon the diameter of the wire.

The speed of melting of the wire may be up to 5m/min. Usually constant voltage D.C machine is used for MIG Welding. Welding Gun is either water cooled or air cooled.

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Advantages :
Does

not require much skill. welding at high speeds can be

Continuous

carried out.
Deeper Process Thick Large No

penetration is possible. can be mechanized.

and thin sections can be welded easily. metal deposition rates can be obtained. compared to TIG and Metal Arc Welding.

flux is used.

Faster

Disadvantages :

Gas-Tungsten-Arc Welding(GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) : Principle

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Gas

Tungsten Arc Welding is a shielded metal arc process. Make use of the high heat produced by the electric arc between the non-consumable tungsten electrode and material to be welded. Electrode is used only to generate an arc.

TIG

Tungsten

Filler

metal may be or may not be used.

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Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) :

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Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) :

Advantages :
More

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different types of metals can be welded such as carbon steel, nickel steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, titanium. metals can be welded to each other like mild steel, stainless steel, brass to copper. affected zone is very low. visibility of arc. welds can be obtained. flux is used.

Unlike

Heat No

Clear

Smooth

Disadvantages :

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Atomic Hydrogen Arc Welding

Principle :

In

this process arc is struck between the

terminals of two tungsten electrode and the work piece does not form any terminal.
Heat

is generated by striking an arc between

the electrodes and work piece under the shield of hydrogen.

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Atomic Hydrogen Arc Welding

Steps

1. Hydrogen gas supply and current are switched on. 2. Arc is struck by bringing the two tungsten electrodes in touch with each other and separating them by a predetermined distance (say 1.5mm). Arc is held over the job till a molten pool forms.

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Advantages :
Process No

is fast.

flux or separate shielding gas is used. Hydrogen its self acts as a shielding gas. Welding of thin materials is also possible. welds can be obtained.

Uniform

Disadvantages :
Speed Cost

is less compared to MAW or MIG.

is more.

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Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

( Hidden Arc Welding)
Submerged

Arc Welding is an arc welding

process in which coalescence (joint) is produced by heating the work-piece with an arc setup between a bare metal electrode and the work-piece.
In

Submerged Arc Welding, the arc is

submerged under a layer of Flux and so the arc is invisible.

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

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Steps

1. Trigger is pulled and the flux starts depositing on the joint to be welded. 2. Arc is struck by touching the work-piece with the electrode of by using a high frequency unit. 3. In all cases arc is struck under the cover of flux. Flux is a non-conductor of electricity, but once it melts due to the action of heat it becomes highly conductive and hence current flow will be maintained between work-piece and electrode. 4. Electrode at a predetermined speed is

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Advantages :
Often Deep

automated, so faster.

penetration and high quality weld is possible. distortion. can work without safety equipment. electrodes are inexpensive. no edge preparation is necessary.

Less

Operator Wire No

sparks. welds can be obtained.

Practically Smoot

Disadvantages :

Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Principle :
Flux-Cored

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Arc Welding is an arc welding process in which coalescence (joint) is produced by heating the work-piece with an arc setup between a continuous tubular consumable electrode and the work-piece. consists of a constant-voltage d.c source, a wire feeder and a light weight welding gun. is contained with in the electrode. Additional shielding may be obtained y an externally supplied gas(CO2) or gas mixture. flux provides the necessary shielding for

Equipment

Flux

The

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Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Advantages :
Provides Welds

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high quality weld at lower costs.

variety of steel over a wide thickness arc-easy to weld. distortion compared to SMAW.

range.
Visible Reduced

Disadvantages :
Used

only to weld ferrous metals, primarily steels. produces a slag covering which has to be

FCAW