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61 articles for “Arc welding”
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An Overview of Welding of Aluminium Alloys through Pulse – Gas Metal Arc Welding Process
Abstract: Newer aviation and automobile designs intend at minimizing weight. Motivated by this requirement light metal industry is experiencing some stimulating developments. One of the mainly used light metals is aluminium. As aluminium is exploited as a substitute material, many challenges have been emerged in front of manufacturers. Some of them are development of new aluminium alloys, joining of diverse types of aluminium alloys and enhancement in weld quality of welds …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Investigation on pitting corrosion rate of Micro Plasma Arc Welded Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy sheets in KBr solution using TOPSIS
Abstract: Titanium is having good anti-corrosion properties in both basic and acidic medium. However, when it is subjected to severer heating processing like welding, there is a possibility of corrosion formation at the weld joint. In the present work Pulsed current MPAW is used for joining 0.5 mm thick Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy sheets. Peak Current, Base Current, Pulse Rate and Pulse Width are considered as input parameters and fusion zone corrosion …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–53 Read article
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Review and analysis of the Programmable Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Machine
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding processes. This study focuses on welding defects with various kinds of AISI- 1020 mild steel welding joints when using metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG). The impact of different process variables on mild steel welding was looked into. In this study, the main process parameters were changed, and destructive …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Effect of Carbon ,Chromium, Vanadium, Molybdenum, Manganese and Nickel on hardness and wear Resistance of Fe-Cr-C Hardfacing Alloys.
Abstract: The effects of combination of carbon (C), chromium (Cr), vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn) and nickel (Ni) in Fe-Cr-C hardfacing alloy has been investigated on microstructure and microhardness with submerged arc welding (SAW) process. The Optical Microscope (OM) and Vicker micro-hardness tester were used. Powder form of ferro-chrome (Fe-Cr), ferro-vanadium (Fe-V), ferro-molybdenum (Fe-Mo), carbon (C), nickel (Ni) and ferro-manganese (Fe-Mn) were used as alloying elements to form coating layer …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Effect of Hardfacing on Mechanical Properties
Abstract: A metal working process in which a harder alloying elements are deposited to a softer material the process is called hardfacing or hard surfacing. The life of that part which is hardfaced increases with this process. The present investigation discusses the effects of FeCr, FeV, FeMo, FeMn, C and Ni addition applied on mild steel having carbon content 0.27 using the submerged arc welding process.The effect of these alloying elements …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Study of Shielded Gases for MIG Welding
Abstract: Protecting shielding gases are inert or semi-inert gasses that are regularly utilized in few welding forms, mostly in gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding (GMAW and GTAW, more prevalently known as MIG and TIG, respectively). Their purpose is to shield the weld region from oxygen, and water vapour. Contingent upon the materials being welded, these air gases can diminish the quality of the weld or make the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Review: Distortion Control in 20MnMoNi55 Material Using GTAW and SAW Process
Abstract: Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is high quality and high precision welding process which is suitable for welding thin metals. Inert gases such as helium and argon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen etc. are used as shielding gases to prevent the weld bead from air, dust and other contaminations in welding. There are so many welding process parameters affecting the weld quality in GTAW. Important process parameters which mainly affect the weld …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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A Study on Factors Affecting the Tensile Welding Strength of Joint Using Taguchi Methods: A Review
Abstract: The welding process over the period of time has grown into a more formidable process. Its application has also increased manifolds. However, with the increase in applications, it is also important to know the about the factors which affects the most on the strength of the welds. In this paper, the tensile strength of the welded joint has been considered. The factors considered for the research are on the basis …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Mechanical Properties and Temperature distributionofHard Facingof SS-304 steelby using SAW
Abstract: Surface engineering is a multidiscipline activity aimed at tailoring the properties or surfaces of engineering materials to improve their function or service life. Mostly; as applied to metals, surface engineering includes processes; such as plating, diffusion treatment, physical and chemical vapor deposition, ion implantation, thermal spray coatings, selective hardening, hard facing, and a variety of less-used and proprietary processes. However; these processes will be described briefly and it will be …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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A Review on joining super austenitic stainless steel AISI 904L
Abstract: Super austenitic stainless steel AISI 904L is the commended material for high corrosion resistance and strength requirements. Super austenitic stainless steels are widely employed in applications like aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial applications. The process of joining of super austenitic stainless steel can be done with several conventional arc welding processes, but micro plasma arc welding which promotes high heat inputs and low dilution of the welds which makes joining of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Microstructure Analysis and Material Properties of Weld Slag as Fine Aggregate in Concrete
Abstract: To reduce the amount of river sand used, researchers and engineers have developed their own solutions. The well-known technique of submerged-arc welding can create high-quality welds in a variety of thicknesses for ferrous, stainless, and even some non-ferrous metals. The procedure involves an electric current flowing constantly between a welding wire and the work piece, creating an arc. In submerged arc welding, the shielding flux is transformed into slag during …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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TiO2 Refined Flux Provides Significant Impact on Saw Bead Shape, Particle Size, and Hardness
Abstract: This experiment is very interested in how adding titanium dioxide powder to submerged arc welding on low alloy steel plates affects the bead geometry, grain size, and hardness. The commercial fluxes were combined with powdered titanium dioxide at varying concentrations (2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%, and 12.5%). No changes were made to the welding process parameters despite the variety of welding situations. It has been shown that the inclusion of titanium …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Effect of Process Parameters on TIG Weld-Brazing of Aluminum Alloy to Galvanized Steel
Abstract: AbstractAbility to join aluminum alloy to steel enables weight reduction of automobile bodies. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process was employed to weld-braze A8011-H14 aluminum alloy to galvanized steel in lap configuration. The influence of heat input on bead formation and joint strength was investigated. The microstructural characterization was carried out using an optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. The chemical composition was analyzed using energy dispersive spectroscopy technique. The …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Investigation of Robotic Transverse Twin-Wire GMAW for Large-Scale Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing Applications
Abstract: Bulk metal additive manufacturing using wire-arc processes has gained significant attention for fabricating large-scale engineering components due to their high deposition rate and material efficiency. In this study, the feasibility and performance of robotic transverse twin-wire gas metal arc welding (GMAW) for bulk wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is systematically assessed. The research focuses on understanding arc stability, weld bead characteristics, and process–product relationships under high-deposition conditions. Welding current signals from …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of TIG Welding Process in Butt Joining of AISI 310 Austenitic Stainless Steel Materials
Abstract: Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. Selection of the levels of the input parameters plays a very significant role in determining the quality of a weld joint. The present study is planned to investigate effects of process parameters: welding current, gas flow rate and arc gap on ultimate tensile strength in TIG welding of austenitic stainless …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Metal Surface Coating Through Welding Processes
Abstract: The adversity of service conditions limits the service life of components. The replacement cost of the components is extremely high. Surfacing technique offers benefits in reducing materials costs and, in salvage applications, enables an expensive or difficult-to-replace part to be reclaimed and restored to operation with minimum of downtime. Industries involved in surfacing operations use various fusion welding especially arc welding processes. These operations demand high deposition rates but at …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Weldability of Aluminum Alloy Using Pulsed current Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Process forMechanical Properties: A Review
Abstract: In the TIG welding, also known as gas tungsten arc welding, metal components are bonded by applying heat or pressure. Inert gas is used in pulsed current welding to encapsulate the electrodes and weld pools. Tungsten inert gas is used in the complex welding process known as TIG welding. It alternates between amps operating at high and low levels. Here, increasing the current results in improved power production and weld …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Weldability of Aluminium Alloy Using Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Process for Mechanical Properties: A Review
Abstract: Metal components are joined using heat or pressure in TIG welding, sometimes referred toas Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Pulsed current welding utilises inert gas for enclose the weld pools and electrodes. The intricate welding procedure known as TIG welding uses tungsten inert gas. It switches and forth between high and low level amps. Here, the weld quality and power output improve when the current is increased. Pulsed current TIG welding …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Influence of process parameter on Lack of Fusion in T.I.G. welding of S.S. 304 – A Review
Abstract: The T.I.G. welding or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process is widely used in many appliances because of its versatility in industry. For GTAW process, metals like carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, low-alloy steel and non-metal also are widely used in all positions. Butt joint, lap joint, T-joint, edge joint, corner joint are the common types of joints used in welding. The incompletely fused spots like porosity that occurs …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN THE FABRICATION OF NUCLEAR VESSEL OF 20MNMONI55 LOW ALLOY STEEL
Abstract: 20MnMoNi55 is very critical material to weld, as the material is grouped into the P3 category according to the ASME Standard, which has lower weldability then other steel. The various parameters affecting the welding of 20MnMoNi55 like Welding current, welding speed, Voltage, Wire feed rate, stick out etc. should be in optimizing range. In this research paper, the attempt has been made to optimize the welding process parameter using Design …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 41–48 Read article