WELDING Flashcards
What steps does the consolidation process consist of?
- Welding
- Brazing
- Soldering
- Fasteners
- Adhesives
- Shrink fits
- Slots and tabs
What is welding?
Welding is the consolidation of two materials by means of temperature nd/or pressure to cause materials to diffuse at the joint. Welding is usually used on metals and thermoplastics but can also be used on wood
Welding is the most common consolidation process
What is oxyfuel gas welding (OFW)?
Oxyacetylene
What are some common types of defects with welding?
Some common welding defects are:
* Cracks - cavities
* Inclusions - unacceptable weld shape
* Incomplete fusion - incomplete penetraion
* Arc strikes - spatter
* Metallurgical changes - excessive distortion
What are the types of fusion welds?
The types of fusion welds are:
* Bead welds
* Groove welds
* Fillet welds
* Plug welds
What is a bead weld?
A weld bead is created by depositing a filler material into a joint between two pieces of metal.
Where are bead welds used?
Bead welds involve limited penetration so they are used on thin materials or surface modification.
What is a groove weld?
A groove weld is a welding technique used to join two pieces of metal together in a seam.
Where are groove welds used?
Groove welds are used on thick materials, requires joint penetration and can be used for single and multiple passes.
What are tee welds?
Fillet welding refers to the process of joining two pieces of metal together when they are perpendicular or at an angle.
Where are fillet welds used?
Fillet welds are used for tee, lap and corner joints
What are plug welds?
A plug weld, also known as a rosette weld, is a process that fuses two metals together by making a weld inside small circular holes
What is back wellding?
What distortions or warpage may occur during welding operations?
- V-groove butt weld where te top of the joint contracts more than the bottom
- One-sided fillet weld in a T-joint
- Two-fillet wel in a T-joint with a high vertical web
What is the weldability of a material?
Weldability is a measure of how easy it is to make a weld in a particular parent material, without cracks, with adequate mechanical properties for service, and resistance to service degradation.
The weldability of a material is only a relative rating.
Weldablity tables such as 30-2 give guidlines for a umber of materials and processes