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An Alternative Current Control Approach For Dip Transfer Gmaw, Gary Dean, Dominic Cuiuri, John Norrish, Christopher Cook Dec 2015

An Alternative Current Control Approach For Dip Transfer Gmaw, Gary Dean, Dominic Cuiuri, John Norrish, Christopher Cook

Dominic Cuiuri

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Investigation On Welding Arc Interruptions In The Presence Of Magnetic Fields: Arc Length, Torch Angle And Current Pulsing Frequency Influence, Ruham Reis, Americo Scotti, John Norrish, Dominic Cuiuri Dec 2015

Investigation On Welding Arc Interruptions In The Presence Of Magnetic Fields: Arc Length, Torch Angle And Current Pulsing Frequency Influence, Ruham Reis, Americo Scotti, John Norrish, Dominic Cuiuri

Dominic Cuiuri

Arc interruptions have been observed in tandem pulsed gas metal arc welding (GMAW). This fact, which is likely related to magnetic interaction between the arcs, motivated previous study concerning the influence of the welding current on this phenomenon. In order to promote further understanding, this paper investigates the effects of arc length, torch angle, and high-frequency current pulsing on the arc resistance to extinction. To mimic the situation found in tandem GMAW (magnetic field induced by one arc acting on the other arc), external magnetic fields were applied to gas tungsten arc welding arcs. It was verified that short arc …


Droplet Size Regulation In The Short Circuit Gmaw Process Using A Controlled Current Waveform, Dominic Cuiuri, John Norrish, Christopher Cook Dec 2015

Droplet Size Regulation In The Short Circuit Gmaw Process Using A Controlled Current Waveform, Dominic Cuiuri, John Norrish, Christopher Cook

Dominic Cuiuri

Enhanced control of the short-circuit gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process can be achieved through the use of an advanced power source applying a controlled current waveform. By using a current waveform whose period is adapted to suit the requirements of the process, excellent welding performance can be achieved. When the current waveform is of fixed peak amplitude and shape, the control can be considered to be open-loop, as there is no active attempt to regulate a specific process parameter such as arc length, fusion area or dipping frequency. There is scope for more sophisticated control of the process. Using …


Investigation On Welding Arc Interruptions In The Presence Of Magnetic Fields: Welding Current Influence, Ruham Reis, Americo Scotti, John Norrish, Dominic Cuiuri Dec 2015

Investigation On Welding Arc Interruptions In The Presence Of Magnetic Fields: Welding Current Influence, Ruham Reis, Americo Scotti, John Norrish, Dominic Cuiuri

Dominic Cuiuri

Arc interruptions and, therefore, oscillation in the amount of energy and molten wire delivered to the plate have been observed during tandem pulsed gas metal arc welding (GMAW). It appears that these instabilities are related to the magnetic interaction between the arcs. In order to clarify the possible mechanisms involved, this paper tries to mimic the tandem GMAW arc interruptions. External magnetic fields were dynamically applied to GTAW arcs in constant current mode to verify their resistance to extinction as a function of current level and direction of deflection. High-speed filming was carried out as an additional tool to understand …