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MIAB welding is a forge welding process that relies on an electric arc to generate necessary heating to melt the surfaces being welded.
Welding arc rotate in the gap between tubes due to the presence of external magnetic field generated with permanent or electromagnets.
The maximum Linear Speed of the arc movement is 870 km/hour. The spinning arc in combination with thermal conductivity of the welded metal creates very uniform heating at the joint.
On completion of welding, the welded parts are rapidly brought under pressure.
Materials to be welded
Tube Welding
Mobile MIAB machines can be used on site and allow transmission pipelines to be welded with potential savings due to improved productivity over other arc welding processes.
MD-1
Equipment composition
K-872
Machine D-1 is intended for welding small diameter tubes & pipeline. Machine K-872 is intended for welding pipelines under field conditions.
1. Welding Head
2. Pump Station 3. Control Cabinet 4. Weld Management System 5. DC Power Source
Applications
Solid Rods
Tubes OD 22 & 48 mm
Automotive applications
MIAB welding is predominantly used in the European Automobile Industry
Vehicle drive shafts.
Rear axle assembly. Wheel bearing housing. Pipe and tube assemblies. Shock absorber assemblies.
Applications
Shock Absorber
Machine MD-103 and MD-102 type for MIAB welding of shock absorber
Shock absorber Welded section: OD53x1,8mm. Productivity: 200 butts/hour Welding time: t=2.9 s Material: Steel 20 + Steel 35
Applications
HAZ 4.4mm
Line of Joint
x250
Applications
The tests conducted on the drive shaft have indicated that MIAB welding does not reduce durability of the drive shaft.
Applications
Applications
LP Tank Assembly, Boss Weld Size: OD 31.7 mm, WT 4.1 mm Welding Time: 7 Second
LP Tank Assembly, Girth Weld Size: OD203.2, WT2.1 mm Welding Time: 12.5 s
Testimony
An executive from the Ford Motor Company summarized their use of MIAB welding in the manufacturing of the Fiesta rear axle cross tube assembly. In selecting MIAB welding, we first considered other more common welding methods: Friction, Flash, and GMAW. Friction was not acceptable because of the difficulty maintaining the radial relationship between the shaped flange spindles and the axle tube. Flash welding was known to leave clamping marks on parts, and presented problems regarding maintaining part alignment. GMAW was considered a more expensive process to operate and created more alignment problems due to distortion. As a result, they decided to pursue MIAB welding for this application. After optimizing the welding variables, conducting all the necessary testing, and developing the weld quality monitoring procedures, the process was successfully implemented in mass production.
MIAB- An overview
Can weld tube to tube or tube to flange, and can weld irregular or non circular components as easily as circular.
One of the fastest methods of welding tube. Welds are free from inclusions and impurities. An automated process enabling the resulting welds to be highly reproducible. The components are not rotated so the alignment can be maintained. Uniform heating of the joint results in low distortion. Welds a wide variety of materials including dissimilar combinations. Can be interfaced with automatic handling systems