Particle Tracing for Metal Transfer in Hybrid TIG MAG Arc Welding Process of Interacting Heat Sources

6 Pages Posted: 12 Feb 2018

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Onkar S. Sahasrabudhe

University of Mumbai - Pillai College of Engineering; Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

D. N. Raut

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

D. K. Shinde

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

Date Written: December 21, 2017

Abstract

Hybridization implies combination of two conventional technologies for the more improved process outcome. Constituents of the participating processes are supposed to interact in a synergistic manner to support the cause. Hybrid TIG-MAG arc welding on the similar lines is based on the synergy in heat source interactions i.e. of the two participating electric arcs. The synergy if achieved enhances the mode of metal transfer the metal joining with higher deposition rates by hybridization. This study is an attempt to investigate the arc synergies by mathematically modelling their interaction for the metal transfer in Hybrid TIG-MAG arc welding by tracing the path of the charged particle in a fluid flow. The study elaborates the devised hybridization technology with the introduction of an indigenous welding fixture. The study also presents a designed experiment for optimizing the arc current balance for maintaining the synergy in arc interactions in terms of the achieved depth of weld penetration. High speed imaging evidences have been collected which vindicate the experimental findings and as well express congruence with the process modelling.

Keywords: Welding Fixture, Hybrid Arc Welding, GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas Welding), MAG (Metal Active Gas Welding), Particle Tracing, Hybrid Plasma, Arc Interaction, High Speed Imaging

Suggested Citation

Sahasrabudhe, Onkar S. and Raut, D. N. and Shinde, D. K., Particle Tracing for Metal Transfer in Hybrid TIG MAG Arc Welding Process of Interacting Heat Sources (December 21, 2017). International Conference on Advances in Thermal Systems, Materials and Design Engineering (ATSMDE2017), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3101593 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3101593

Onkar S. Sahasrabudhe (Contact Author)

University of Mumbai - Pillai College of Engineering ( email )

New Panvel
Navimumbai
Navi Mumbai, 410206
India

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) ( email )

Matunga, Mumbai
India

D. N. Raut

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) ( email )

Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India

D. K. Shinde

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) ( email )

Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India

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