Manual metal arc weld modelling: Part 1 Effect of process parameters on dimensions of weld bead and heat-affected zone

Author: Clark J. N.  

Publisher: Maney Publishing

ISSN: 1743-2847

Source: Materials Science and Technology, Vol.1, Iss.12, 1985-12, pp. : 1069-1080

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Abstract

The properties of a weldment are determined largely by the size and distribution of microstructural regions within the weld metal and heat-affected zone (HAZ). It has been appreciated for some time that these properties may be controlled by adjusting the parameters of the welding process, although until recently this was done mainly qualitatively. Means of achieving more quantitative control are now beginning to be applied. In this paper measurements of the sizes of the weld bead and HAZ are presented for single manual metal arc weld beads. The process variables investigated were electrode type, gauge size, welding position, polarity, welding current, preheat, and welding velocity. Functional relationships between the process variables and the size of the weld bead and HAZ are determined. The generality of these relationships is examined by analysing measurements made previously on other materials. The results are discussed in terms of the theory of the welding process and, as shown in two accompanying papers, they can be used to develop models of multipass manual metal arc welding on which a practical welding procedure may be based.MST/193a

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