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Welding Processes Objective

When this presentation has been completed you


will have a greater understanding of the differences
in processes and their key characteristics and why
we choose one over another.

Introduction to Welding Processes

Section 10

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Welding Processes Welding Processes

Welding is regarded as a joining process in which The four essential factors for fusion welding:
the work pieces are in atomic contact. 1. Fusion is achieved by melting using a high
Pressure welding Fusion welding intensity heat source.
 Forge welding. 2. The welding process must be capable of removing
 Oxy-acetylene.
any oxide and contamination from the joint.
 Friction welding.  MMA (SMAW).
3. Atmosphere contamination must be avoided.
 Resistance Welding.  MIG/MAG (GMAW).
4. The welded joint must possess the mechanical
 TIG (GTAW). properties required by the specification being
 Sub-arc (SAW). adapted.
 Electro-slag (ESW).
 Laser Beam (LBW).
 Electron-Beam (EBW).

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Welding Processes Welding Processes

Choice of welding process Choice of welding process


Material Type: Joint properties
 Steels. All processes.  Very high quality. TIG and SAW.
 Reactive metals TIG and MIG.  Very demanding properties. TIG usually best.
(aluminium titanium). (for toughness and
 Nickel-based alloys All processes for most alloys. corrosion resistance).
 Copper-based alloys Mainly TIG and MIG.
Welding Position
Material Thickness:  MMA, TIG, MIG/MAG. All positions.
 MMA All above ~ 3mm.
 SAW. Mainly flat but is used
 TIG (low productivity) Generally thin sections (<~ 10mm).
for girth seams on
 MIG/MAG/FCAW Typically ~ 3 to 30mm. large diameter storage
 SAW Typically ~ 15 to 150mm or tanks.
above.

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Welding Processes Welding Process Comparison

Non-fusion welding processes Process Electrical characteristic Electrode current type


MMA Drooping/constant current DC+ve, DC-ve, AC
Friction welding
TIG Drooping/constant current DC-ve, AC
 Because no fusion - can join wide variety of
dissimilar materials. MIG/MAG Flat/constant voltage DC+ve
 Sound joints produced.
MAG FCAW Flat/constant voltage DC+ve, DC-ve,
 HAZ degradation minimised.
Sub-arc Drooping/constant current DC+ve, DC-ve, AC
 Many variants being developed for different
>1000amp
shapes/applications. Flat/constant voltage
<1000amp

Electro-slag Flat/constant voltage DC+ve

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