SUBMERGED ARC WELDING
The Process :-
Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a process that melts and joins metals by heating them with an arc established between a consumable wire electrode and the metals, with the arc being shielded by a molten slag and granular flux, as shown in Figure. This process differs from the arc welding processes discussed so far in that the arc is submerged and thus invisible.The flux is supplied from a hopper (Figure a), which travels with the torch. No shielding gas is needed because the molten metal is separated from the air by the molten
slag and granular flux (Figure b). Direct-current electrode positive is most often used. However, at very high welding currents (e.g., above 900A) AC is preferred in order to minimize arc blow. Arc blow is caused by the electromagnetic (Lorentz) force as a result of the interaction between the electric current itself and the magnetic field it induces.
In short:-
Baking Requirements For Flux :-
Advantages and Disadvantages :-
The protecting and refining action of the slag helps produce clean welds in SAW. Since the arc is submerged, spatter and heat losses to the surrounding air are eliminated even at high welding currents. Both alloying elements and metal powders can be added to the granular flux to control the weld metal composition and increase the deposition rate, respectively. Using two or more electrodes in tandem further increases the deposition rate. Because of its high deposition rate, workpieces much thicker than that in GTAW and GMAW can be welded by SAW. However, the relatively large volumes of molten slag and metal pool often limit SAW to flat-position welding and circumferential welding (of pipes). The relatively high heat input can reduce the weld quality and increase distortions.
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The Process :-
Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a process that melts and joins metals by heating them with an arc established between a consumable wire electrode and the metals, with the arc being shielded by a molten slag and granular flux, as shown in Figure. This process differs from the arc welding processes discussed so far in that the arc is submerged and thus invisible.The flux is supplied from a hopper (Figure a), which travels with the torch. No shielding gas is needed because the molten metal is separated from the air by the molten
slag and granular flux (Figure b). Direct-current electrode positive is most often used. However, at very high welding currents (e.g., above 900A) AC is preferred in order to minimize arc blow. Arc blow is caused by the electromagnetic (Lorentz) force as a result of the interaction between the electric current itself and the magnetic field it induces.
In short:-
•Automatic / Semi Automatic
•Arc Between Consumable Electrode
And Work
•Arc Covered Under granular Flux
•Wire / Electrode Continuously Fed
To Weld Pool
•Wire / Arc Under Flux Moves Along
The Groove
•Wire, BM & Flux Close to Arc
Melt Under Flux
•On Cooling Weld Metal Solidifies
•Molten Flux Forms Thick Slag
Coating On Weld
Function Of Flux In SAW:-
•Stabilizes Arc
•Prevents contamination of weld metal
•Cleans the weld from unwanted impurities
•Increases Fluidity of molten metal
•Generates inert gas shielding while metal
transfers
•Forms slag after melting & covers
weld
•Allows deposited metal to cool slowly
•Compensates alloying elements Within the
weld
•Eliminates spatter generation
•Helps in even & uniform bead finish
•Spread the loose Flux in a Tray Of baking
Oven
•Identify The Tray With The Quality/Grade
Of Flux
•Bake Tray in an Oven Between 300° C
to 350° C
•
Baking
Time 2Hrs to 3 Hrs
•Reduce the temperature to 100 °
C to 150 ° C
•Hold
the Flux at this temperature till use
The protecting and refining action of the slag helps produce clean welds in SAW. Since the arc is submerged, spatter and heat losses to the surrounding air are eliminated even at high welding currents. Both alloying elements and metal powders can be added to the granular flux to control the weld metal composition and increase the deposition rate, respectively. Using two or more electrodes in tandem further increases the deposition rate. Because of its high deposition rate, workpieces much thicker than that in GTAW and GMAW can be welded by SAW. However, the relatively large volumes of molten slag and metal pool often limit SAW to flat-position welding and circumferential welding (of pipes). The relatively high heat input can reduce the weld quality and increase distortions.
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