Determination of Arc Voltage, Amperage, and Travel Speed Limits by Bead-on-Plate Welding.

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Abstract:

This report presents the results of bean-on-plate tests to define limits for voltage, amperage, and travel speed. The work was divided into two sections shielded metal-arc welding SMAW and gas metal-arc welding GMAW. The limits for voltage and travel speed were determined for SMAW electrodes based on limits previously determined by the American Welding Society Specification A5.1-69. Voltage and amperage limits for GMAW electrodes were determined based on types of metal transfer travel speed limits were based on bead appearance and shape. The results of this research are not final further work on butt welds will refine the limits. The final results will be used to prepare recommended changes to appropriate guide specifications and technical manuals. Author

Author(s):
Weber, R. A.
Author Organization(s):
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN ILL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0022

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERL-TR-M-197
Task Number(s):
T7
Project Number(s):
4A762731AT41
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*GAS METAL ARC WELDING, *ARC WELDING, VELOCITY, VOLTAGE, LIMITATIONS, ELECTRODES, SHIELDING, METAL PLATES, TRAVEL, ELECTRIC CURRENT, ELECTRIC ARCS, BEADS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Metallurgy and Metallography, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems, Electricity and Magnetism
Keyword(s):
WU007, AST41, PE62731A
Report Date:
1976 Dec 01