Effect of Varying Root Gap on Butt Welding of 6 mm Thick AISI 1020 Plate by Autogenous TIG Welding Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 880 ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Kamlesh Kumar ◽  
Pankaj Ahirwar ◽  
Manoj Masanta
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Weld Joint ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Tig Welding ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
Butt Welding ◽  
Weld Depth ◽  
Bead Profile

In this study, AISI 1020 plate of 6 mm thickness has been welded by autogenous TIG welding process maintaining different root gap (0, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 mm). The weld bead profile and the tensile strength of the welded joint has been analysed. From the experimental results it is revealed that, for increasing the root gap, weld depth penetration increases; whereas weld bead width and heat affected zone (HAZ) is almost uniform. However, at the similar condition, under-filling of the weld joint increases with the increase in root gap. For using 1 mm root gap, weld joint exhibit full depth of penetration and maximum tensile strength, along with higher under-filling.

scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Analysis on TIG Arc Welding of Stainless Steel Using RSM Approach

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1659
Author(s):  
Sasan Sattarpanah Karganroudi ◽  
Mahmoud Moradi ◽  
Milad Aghaee Attar ◽  
Seyed Alireza Rasouli ◽  
Majid Ghoreishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Flux ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Welding Speed ◽  
Arc Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Bead Geometry ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Weld Bead Geometry ◽  
Bead Width

This study involves the validating of thermal analysis during TIG Arc welding of 1.4418 steel using finite element analyses (FEA) with experimental approaches. 3D heat transfer simulation of 1.4418 stainless steel TIG arc welding is implemented using ABAQUS software (6.14, ABAQUS Inc., Johnston, RI, USA), based on non-uniform Goldak’s Gaussian heat flux distribution, using additional DFLUX subroutine written in the FORTRAN (Formula Translation). The influences of the arc current and welding speed on the heat flux density, weld bead geometry, and temperature distribution at the transverse direction are analyzed by response surface methodology (RSM). Validating numerical simulation with experimental dimensions of weld bead geometry consists of width and depth of penetration with an average of 10% deviation has been performed. Results reveal that the suggested numerical model would be appropriate for the TIG arc welding process. According to the results, as the welding speed increases, the residence time of arc shortens correspondingly, bead width and depth of penetration decrease subsequently, whilst simultaneously, the current has the reverse effect. Finally, multi-objective optimization of the process is applied by Derringer’s desirability technique to achieve the proper weld. The optimum condition is obtained with 2.7 mm/s scanning speed and 120 A current to achieve full penetration weld with minimum fusion zone (FZ) and heat-affected zone (HAZ) width.

A Study of Software Approach for Predicting Weld Bead Geometry in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 554 ◽  
pp. 386-390
Author(s):  
C.W. Mohd Noor ◽  
Manuhutu Ferry ◽  
W.B. Wan Nik
Keyword(s):  
Arc Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Bead Geometry ◽  
Shielded Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Weld Bead Geometry ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
Real Process ◽  
Metal Arc Welding

The prediction of the optimal weld bead width is an important aspect in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process as it is related to the strength of the weld. This paper focuses on investigation of the development of the simple and accurate model for prediction of weld bead geometry. The experiment used welding current, arc length, welding speed, welding gap and electrode diameter as input parameters. While output parameters are bead width, depth of penetration and weld reinforcement. A number of 33 mild steel plate specimens had undergone the SMAW welding process. The experimental data was used to develop mathematical models using SPSS software. The actual and predicted values of the weld bead geometry are compared. The proposed models shows positive correlation to the real process.

scholarly journals Characterization of Weld Bead Deposited on Low Carbon Steel Plate with TIG Welding Process

2020 ◽  
pp. 86-89
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Low Carbon Steel ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Tig Welding ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Carbide Particles

The characterization of weld bead deposited on low carbon steel plate with TIG welding is carried out in the present study. Three beads on plate deposits were made on a low carbon steel plate by setting the current at 75, 100 and 125 Amp, voltage at 40 Volt and the weld speed at 0.5 mm/s. The wire is fed at the rate of 2.67 mm/s. A 1.8 mm filler wire made with low carbon steel was used. The macroscopic and microscopic examination of the sample was carried out. The depth of penetration was more with respect to rise in current value for the selected weld speed. At the heat affected zone (HAZ) fine grains were seen, closer to the HAZ recrystalised grains were noted. At the base metal large ferrite grains with fine carbide particles dispersed along the grain boundaries are observed.

Performance of weld bead profile during A-TIG welding on nitrogen alloyed stainless steel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akash Deep ◽  
Vivek Singh ◽  
Som Ashutosh ◽  
M. Chandrasekaran ◽  
Dixit Patel
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Tig Welding ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
Bead Geometry ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Weld Bead Geometry ◽  
A Tig Welding ◽  
Arc Welding Process

Abstract Austenitic stainless steel (ASS) is widely fabricated by tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding for aesthetic look and superior mechanical properties while compared to other arc welding process. Hitherto, the limitation of this process is low depth of penetration and less productivity. To overcome this problem activated tungsten inert gas (A-TIG) welding process is employed as an alternative. In this investigation the welding performance of conventional TIG welding is compared with A-TIG process using TiO2 and SiO2 flux with respect to weld bead geometry. The experimental investigation on A-TIG welding of ASS-201 grade shows TiO2 flux helps in achieve higher penetration as compared to SiO2 flux. While welding with SiO2 the hardness in HAZ and weld region higher than that of TIG welding process.

Optimization of A-TIG welding process parameters for RAFM steel using response surface methodology

2015 ◽  
Vol 232 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Vasantharaja ◽  
M Vasudevan
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Tig Welding ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
A Tig Welding ◽  
Input Variables ◽  
Haz Width

In the present work, the optimization of Activated TIG (A-TIG) welding process parameters to achieve the desired weld bead shape parameters such as depth of penetration, bead width, and heat-affected zone (HAZ) width have been carried out using response surface methodology (RSM). The main problem faced in fabrication of weld joints is the selection of optimum combination of input variables for achieving required quality of welds. This problem can be solved by development of mathematical model and execution of experiments by RSM. Central composite design of RSM has been used to generate the design matrix for generating data on the influence of A-TIG welding process parameters. The input variables considered were welding current, torch speed, electrode tip angle, and arc gap. The response variables considered were depth of penetration, bead width and HAZ width. A second-order response surface model is developed for predicting the response for the set of given input process parameters. Then, numerical and graphical optimization is performed using RSM to obtain the desired depth of penetration, bead width, and target HAZ width using desirability approach.

An integrated evolutionary approach for simultaneous optimization of laser weld bead characteristics

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (8) ◽  
pp. 1407-1422 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Govinda Rajulu ◽  
A Gopala Krishna ◽  
Thella Babu Rao
Keyword(s):  
Heat Affected Zone ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Welding Parameters ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Control Variables ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
Multi Objective

The selection of optimal welding parameters in any welding process significantly improves the quality, production rate, and cost of a component. The weld bead characteristics such as bead width, depth of penetration, and heat-affected zone are the prominent factors for evaluating the performance of a welded joint. The work presents a novel evolutionary multi-objective optimization approach to derive the optimal laser welding conditions for the weld bead geometrical parameters. The welding experiments were conducted with the consideration of pulse frequency, pulse width, welding speed, and pulse energy as the process-control variables to evaluate the weld bead characteristics. Empirical models for the bead characteristics were developed in terms of the input variables using response surface methodology. The individual and interactive effects of the variables on the responses were also analyzed. As the influence of control variables on the bead characteristics is conflicting in nature, the problem is formulated as a multi-objective optimization problem to simultaneously optimize the output parameters. The aim is to simultaneously minimize the bead width, maximize the depth of penetration, and minimize the heat-affected zone. An efficient evolutionary algorithm called non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II was applied to derive the set of Pareto-optimal solutions. The derived optimal process responses were confirmed with the experimental values. The proposed integrated methodology can be applied to any welding process to automate the process conditions in computer-integrated manufacturing environment.

Parametric Optimization of TIG Welding on 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel by Grey-Based Taguchi Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 4667-4671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanda Naik Korra ◽  
K.R. Balasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Bead Geometry ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Weld Bead Geometry ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
Input Parameters

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is one of the most widely used welding process in industry. The input parameters play a very significant role in determining the quality of a welded joint (geometry of weld bead). The joint quality can be evaluated by studying the features of weld bead geometry (output parameters) such as Bead Width (BW), Bead Height (BH) and Depth of Penetration (DP). Present study focused on welding of austenitic stainless steel sheets using GTAW process with 316L material. The output variables are determined according to gas flow rate, travel speed and current. Grey relational analysis is applied to optimize the input parameters simultaneously considering the multiple output variables. Finally, confirmation experiment has been conducted to validate the optimized parameters and found to be correlated.

Optimization of A-TIG Welding Process Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (04) ◽  
pp. 869-891
Author(s):  
Masoud Azadi Moghaddam ◽  
Farhad Kolahan
Keyword(s):  
Simulated Annealing ◽  
Simulated Annealing Algorithm ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Welding Current ◽  
Tig Welding ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
A Tig Welding

Flux-assisted tungsten inert gas welding process, also known as activated tungsten inert gas (A-TIG) welding, is extensively used in order to improve the performance of the conventional TIG welding process. In this study, the orthogonal array Taguchi (OA-Taguchi) method, regression modeling, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and simulated annealing (SA) algorithm have been used to model and optimize the process responses in A-TIG welding process. Welding current (I), welding speed (S) and welding gap (G) have been considered as process input variables for fabricating AISI316L austenitic stainless steel specimens. Depth of penetration (DOP) and weld bead width (WBW) have been taken into account as the process responses. In this study, SiO2, nano-particle has been considered as an activating flux. To gather required data for modeling, statistical analysis and optimization purposes, OA-Taguchi based on the design of experiments (DOE) has been employed. Then the process responses have been measured and their corresponding signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio values have been calculated. Different regression equations have been applied to model the responses. Based on the ANOVA results, the most fitted models have been selected as an authentic representative of the process responses. Furthermore, the welding current has been determined as the most important variable affecting DOP and WBW with 68% and 88% contributions, respectively. Next, the SA algorithm has been used to optimize the developed models in such a way that WBW is minimized and DOP is maximized. Finally, experimental performance evaluation tests have been carried out, based on which it can be concluded that the proposed procedure is quite efficient (with less than 4% error) in modeling and optimization of the A-TIG welding process.

scholarly journals Effect of Magnetic Field Induce Arc in Autogenous TIG Welding of 304 Stainless Steel Butt Joint

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Haikal Haikal ◽  
Moch. Chamim ◽  
Deni Andriyansyah ◽  
Emanuel Budi Raharjo ◽  
Ario Sunar Baskoro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
External Magnetic Field ◽  
Weld Line ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Butt Joint ◽  
Tig Welding ◽  
304 Stainless Steel ◽  
Bead Width ◽  
Welding Arc

This paper reports the use of External Magnetic Field-Tungsten Inert Gas (EMF-TIG) method in butt joint applications to determine the effect of welding arc compression on the quality of butt joint of SS 304 thin plate was reported. The welding process was performed without using filler or autogenous welds. The external magnetic field was generated by placing a magnetic solenoid around the TIG welding torch. The results of this study showed that EMF-TIG welding can produce a more uniform bead width along the weld line compare with conventional TIG. Moreover, the D/W ratio obtained under external magnetic field was higher than without magnetic. However, the tensile strength of butt joint decreased with EMF-TIG because there is constriction in arc welding which produces shrinkage weld pool volume. In addition, high welding speeds result in a decrease in the tensile strength of both conventional TIG and EMF-TIG welds.

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