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GTA Welding with Synchronized Magnetic Oscillation

Abstract:

In the search for improvements in processes and mechanized/automated welding techniques, the combination of operational modes, in addition to the possibility of combining welding current levels, has gained attention. Through these combinations it is possible to vary the arc energy, which, along with movements applied to the arc itself, might allow distribute the energy in an optimized way to control the weld formation. One way to apply movement to the arc is by means of magnetic oscillation. Thus, this work exploits the synchronization between magnetic oscillation and the TIG welding process. For that, a system to control the magnetic oscillation and a welding power source simultaneously was devised. In the following, an arc deflection characterization was carried out (varying electromagnet voltage, welding current and arc length) based on high-speed filming and a simplified model for arc deflection proposed. The magnetic oscillation with synchronization was compared to the conventional one (with no synchronization), taking the effect on the weld bead width the basis for analyses. The synchronized oscillation technique successfully allowed vary the arc energy according to its position on the work piece, being possible to increase the weld width on the side of the oscillation with higher arc energy.

Key-words:
Magnetic oscillation; Synchronization; TIG

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