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Welding Processes. Welding Process Knowledge - A Benefit to Inspectors. Helps spot problems Leads to better inspection Gains respect of welders Gains cooperation. Common Features of Welding Processes. Source of energy Source of shielding
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Welding Process Knowledge - A Benefit to Inspectors Helps spot problems Leads to better inspection Gains respect of welders Gains cooperation
Common Features of Welding Processes Source of energy Source of shielding Filler metal (optional) { autogenous or hetrogeneous}
Functions of the Electrode Coating To provide a gas to shield the arc To produce a slag blanket to protect the hot weld metal from the air To improve the smoothness and stability of the arc Deoxidisers to cleanse the weld Adding alloying elements
Types of coating 1- Cellulose - Organic compound cellulose - Limited amount of slag - used for all positions - E 6010 , E 6011
Types of coating 2- Basic - Calcium carbonates - Low hydrogen content - E 7015 , E 7018 3- Rutile - Titanium dioxides - Heavy slag - E 6013, E 6024
SMAW Electrode Identification System EX XX X-XEELECTRODEXXDeposite weld metal tensile strengthKsiXthe position
Position Description 1 - used in all positions 2 - used in flat or horizontal fillets only 3 - not used at present time 4 - used for ‘downhill’ progression
SMAW Electrode Identification System E X X X X-XXCoating/Operating Characteristics X Alloying elements percent
Example of electrode classification E 7010 E 6013
Electrode Coating ClassificationF #s F1 - EXX20, EXX24, EXX27 F2 - EXXX2, EXXX3, EXXX4 F3 - EXX10, EXXX1 F4 - EXXX5, EXXX6, EXXX8
Low Hydrogen Electrodes Types end in a ‘5’, ‘6’, or ‘8’ Purchase in sealed, metal containers Store after opening in heated, vented oven Limit atmospheric exposure
Stainless Steel Electrodes E308, E308L - Weld 304 and 304L E316, E316L - Weld 316 and 316L E309 - Weld Stainless to Carbon Steel
SMAW Advantages Simple equipment Inexpensive Very portable Welds most alloys Less sensitive to wind & draft air Not required shielding gas
SMAW Limitations • Relatively slow • Slag removal • Electrode storage considerations • Arc blow • It can not weld refractory materials ( tantalum, Mo, Cr, W ) or reactive materials ( Titanium,..
SMAW Discontinuities Porosity Slag inclusions Spatter Incomplete joint penetration Incomplete fusion
GTAW Filler Metals Carbon Steels ER70S-2, ER70S-3, etc. Stainless Steels ER308, ER308L, ER316, etc.
SHIELDING GASES ARGON - High density ( suitable in flat position ) - Weld all metal except reactive & refractory materials - High spatter - Recommended flow rate 7 : 16 L /min
SHIELDING GASES Helium - Low density ( suitable in overhead position position ) - Good penetration - Recommended flow rate 14 : 24 L /min
GTAW Advantages Good for thin materials High quality welds Good appearance Very clean No slag Autogeneous ( without filler metal )&heterogeneous
GTAW Limitations Relatively slow Low tolerance for contamination Shielding gas expensive Purging gas expensive
GTAW Discontinuities Porosity Incomplete fusion Incomplete joint penetration Tungsten inclusions
Causes of Tungsten Inclusions • Contact between: • Tungsten and base metal • Tungsten and filler metal • Excess current • Excess tungsten extension • Improper tungsten tip grinding
SAW Filler Metal Identification System Flux F XXX - E X X X FFlux XTensile strength X Heat Treatment X Impact Test Temperature
SAW Filler Metal Identification System Flux F X X X - EXX X EElectrode X (Low, Medium, High - Mn%) XX (8 through 16 for chemistry)
SAW Filler Metal Example F7A6-EM12K
SAW Advantages High deposition rate Deep penetration Mechanized process Not required black lenses Good for overlay of large areas Less smoke than SMAW
SAW Limitations Flat or horizontal fillets only Extensive setup time Needs positioning equipment Arc not visible to operator Slag removal
SAW Discontinuities Groove alignment Slag inclusions Porosity Incomplete fusion Cracking (W/D ratio)
GMAW Electrode Identification System ERX XS – X EElectrode R Rod S Solid XXStregngth of deposite weld metal X Chemical Composition