An adaptive control based on fuzzy logic has been implemented for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). This adaptive controller eliminates the problems frequently experienced with traditional Automatic Voltage Control (AVC) systems, which do not adequately perform for all operational conditions because of the non-linear relationship between the arc voltage, current and arc length. This paper examin...

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) emitted during arc welding frequently causes keratoconjunctivitis and erythema. The extent of the hazard of UVR varies depending on the welding method and conditions. Therefore, it is important to identify the levels of UVR that are present under various conditions. In this study, we experimentally evaluated the hazard of UVR emitted in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW...

GTA welding (GTAW) is a representative technique employed for pipe root gap welding. Although this allows the control of current and wire feeding speed as independent variables, it difficult to determine these variables ensure appropriate quality. In task, parameters automated applications are due misalignment. Accordingly, study was conducted examine changes in modes metal transfer according s...

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is the primary process for precision joining of metals due to its capability for accurate control of heat input. As a close relative and modification of GTAW, plasma arc welding (PAW) has higher energy density and can penetrate thicker workpieces while maintaining the desired capability for accurate control of heat input. In order to produce quality welds consist...

Welding method and its parameters has an important effect on the formability and mechanical properties of tailor welded blanks(TWBs). In this study gas tungsten arc welding(GTAW) is used to joint aluminum TWBs. Aluminum TWBs consist of 6061 aluminum sheets with different thickness of 1mm and 2mm. Main parameters of GTAW consist of welding current, pressure of shielding gas, welding speed and di...

A compilation of Fe-bearing chlorite analyses is used: (1) to investigate the Alfree di-trioctahedral (AFDT) substitution 2Fe +□ = 3(Mg,Fe) in chlorite; and (2) to estimate the composition of a ferri-sudoite end-member (Si3Al)[(Fe ,Mg)2Fe 3+ 2 □Al]O10(OH)8 within the chlorite solid-solution domain. According to our observations, up to two Fe cations might be allocated in the M2-M3 chlorite site...

The objective of this study was to characterize personal exposures to welding-related metals and gases for production welders and non-welders in a large manufacturing facility. Welding fume metals and irritant gases nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) were sampled for thirty-eight workers. Personal exposure air samples for welding fume metals were collected on 37 mm open face cassettes and ni...

Abstract The fusion welding process of metallic components, such as using gas tungsten arc (GTAW), is often accompanied by detrimental deformations and residual stresses, which affect the strength functionality these components. In this work, a phase-field model, usually used to track states phase-change materials, embedded in thermo-elastoplastic finite element model simulate GTAW estimate str...

As a part of component integrity test program at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, fatigue tests on full scale pipe and pipe welds were conducted in addition to CT and TPB specimens. In this paper the outcome of this program is discussed. Specimen testing was conducted to determine the basic cyclic stress strain curve, LCF and FCGR properties. FCGR tests were conducted on CT and TPB specimens to u...