Welding Presented by Robert Pelton & Tyson Baker MeEn 372 December 10, 2001
Outline Applications Equipment/Processes Specifications Joint types Weld Joints Stress Concentrations Stress Calculations
Applications
Types MIG (Metal Inert Gas) TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
Equipment
Fundamentals Electrode Filler material –Solid –Cored Shielding gas –Argon –Nitrogen –Helium
Specifications MIG –Capacity: to in –consumable electrode –Weld materials: Carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels, most aluminum alloys, zinc based copper alloys TIG –Capacity: to in –Non-consumable tungsten electrode
Considerations Accessibility Distortion Heat Spatter Surface finish Automation
Problems
Causes Cracks Cavities (Porosity) Rough Dirty Bead Incomplete fusion Good Weld Surface Porosity
Joint Types
Stress Concentration
Stress Calculations
Weld strength
Web Sites American Welding Societyhttp:// Welding and Joining Information Networkhttp:// Welding Theory and Application, Department of the Army, Washington, DC, 7 May 1993http:// Lincon Electric (welding supply co.) Welding Procedures and Welding Techniqueshttp://
References Todd, Robert H., et al., Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide, Industrial Press Inc. New York, cfmhttp:// cfm
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