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Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Definition
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
a. Embossed
b. Stud-to-Plate
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
c. Annular
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
AC Machine
Welding in Shipbuilding
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Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Heating rate
Tooling alignment
Weld force
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding Current
Welding current must be at least high enough to create fusion before the
projection has completely collapsed
Weld Time
Weld time is dependent on the welding current and projection rigidity
Depending on the type of base metal and its surface conditions, multiple
pulses can be applied to yield the desired weld performance
Electrode/Dies
Proper electrode design and alloy is a major factor in making projection
welds
Electrode Force
Electrode force is critical for proper projection collapse without expulsion
and formation of a sound weld
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Weld Quality
Parts preparation
Weld area clean of grease, rust, scale, dirt or shearing burrs
Less variance in part tolerance before welding
Materials
Welding technique
Heat balance
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Issue: Weld did not pass dye penetrant test and pull test
Fracture surface
Root Causes:
No Bonding
Tooling misalignment
Insufficient forging force at the faying surface
Actions Taken:
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Base Metal
Base Metal
HAZ
HAZ
Non-broken Part
The broken part with IG fracture shows primary ferrite along grain boundary. This generally results in
low ductility and fracture toughness.
The base metal microstructure of the broken part with IG fracture is a result of improper heat treatment
of the base metal before it was welded.
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Advantages
Versatility
Speed
Ease of automation
Ability to make multiple welds simultaneously
Longer electrode/tooling life
Limitations
The forming of projection may require an additional step of operation
Limitations on materials projection weldability
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Tubular connections
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Fusites
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Welding in Shipbuilding
May 10-11, 2011
Seattle, Washington