Arc Welding

(soldadura por arco)

Profesor: Dr. Jorge Álvarez Díaz

Materia: Procesos de manufactura

Equipo:
Oscar Cazarez - A01422760
Eduardo Brito - A0143162
Josué Becerra - A01422787
Emiliano Olvera - A01422757
Applications of Arc welding
Arc welding equipments
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5 key features of this technique.

1- It works with very high temperatures: Keep in mind that the electric arc can reach many degrees and we are talking about temperatures above
5000ºC (or 10,000 F)

2- Radiations: Keep in mind that the electric arc can generate radiation. Make sure you are protected from ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light.

3- Current intensities: It is important to remember that for this type of welding you will use electricity as the main energy generator to merge the
filler material and the base part.

4- Professional equipment: Unlike other welds, you are going to need to use a very select equipment, welding machines with direct and
alternating current, electrodes, cables, earth clamps ... In addition to the welder's clothing in which we want to highlight that it is important the use
of mask and mask to weld.

5- Complex welding: Do not expect something as simple as cold welding, this is one of the most complex techniques, so we recommend you
have some skill if you are going to apply it, in addition to good control of the working environment.
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Consumable Electrode Methods

- Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG) and Metal Active Gas Welding (MAG)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
- Arc Stud Welding (SW)
Non - Consumable Electrode Method

Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG)

Also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to
create the arc and an inert shielding gas to protect the weld and molten pool against atmospheric
contamination.
What type of current should I choose?
As you will see in your generator you can select the only two types of current that exist, alternating and continuous, choosing
between one or the other will depend on the intensity you need to weld a part:

- Alternating current (AC): This type of current will allow you to use more power and reach a higher temperature, its counterpart is that the
arc turns off and on with almost twice the frequency, which makes it unstable (This translates into junctions, normally , of lower quality).
- Direct current (DC): This other type will generate much more stable electric arcs, so the joints you make will be of immense quality,
however you will not have such a high current magnitude.

In addition to the type of current that we will use, there is something as important or more than this, we are talking about polarity,
which is in charge of regulating the distribution of the emitting heat by the electric arc, there are two types:

- Direct Polarity (With negative electrode, DC -): We will use this type of polarity when we want to maximize the fusion of the electrode.
Used when in thin material and for welds with difficult positions.
- Reverse Polarity (With positive electrode, DC +): This is the opposite case, we will use it in a material that is very thick since what is
sought in this case is to maximize penetration.
Arc welding Setup
CLothes to use for safety

● Face shield

● Protective clothing
COSTS

● MIG Welder 115 v : 550 USD

● Welding Helmet: 35 USD

● SAW Welder: 1000 USD

● TIG Welder: 10000 USD

Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages: Disadvantages:

● High Welding Speed ● Lower efficiency

● High skill level

● Produces Very Less Distortion
● Thin materials
● Less Smoke or Sparks are Involved

● Cheap Cost

● Good Impact Strength

● Higher Corrosion Resistance

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