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Welding of Metals
Welding • Welding is the process of joining together pieces of metal or metallic parts by bringing them into intimate proximity and heating the place of content to a state of fusion or plasticity
following are the key features of welding: • The welding structures are normally lighter than riveted or bolted structures. • The welding joints provide maximum efficiency, which is not possible in other type of joints. • The addition and alterations can be easily made in the existing structure. • A welded joint has a great strength. • The welding provides very rigid joints. • The process of welding takes less time than other type of joints.
largely used in the following fields of engineering: • Manufacturing of machine tools, auto parts, cycle parts, etc. • Fabrication of farm machinery & equipment. • Fabrication of buildings, bridges & ships. • Construction of boilers, furnaces, railways, cars, aeroplanes, rockets and missiles. • Manufacturing of television sets, refrigerators, kitchen cabinets, etc.
Classification according to source of energy employed to heating the metal
Gas Welding • Oxy-acetylene Welding: Ca. C 2 + 2 H 2 O = Ca (OH)2 + C 2 H 2+2. 5 O 2= 2 CO 2+H 2 O(vapour)+ 306. 800 cal /mol
Gas welding Apparatus 1. Oxygen cylinder 2. Acetylene cylinder 3. Pressure gauges 4. Valves 5. Hose pipes 6. Torch 7. Welding tip 8. Pressure regulators 9. Lighter 10. Goggles
Gas welding two types
Gas welding torch
ELECTRIC ARC WELDING The welding in which the electric arc is produced to give heat for the purpose of joining two surfaces is called electric arc welding.
Principle of Arc • A suitable gap is kept between the work and electrode • A high current is passed through the circuit. • The electric energy is converted into heat energy, producing a temperature of 3000°C to 4000°C. • This heat melts the edges to be welded and molten pool is formed. • On solidification the welding joint is obtained
Electric Power for Welding • AC current or DC current can be used for arc welding. For most purposes, DC current is preferred. • D. C. machines are made up to the capacity range of 600 amperes. • 45 to 95 volts • D. C. current can be given in two ways: (a) Straight polarity welding. (b) Reverse polarity
Arc welding power supply by 2 types For Thin Metals
Types of Electrodes Coated electrodes Bare electrodes
TYPES OF JOINTS • Butt Joint
TYPES OF JOINTS • Lap joint • T- joint • Corner joint