2. What is Welding ?
Welding is an operation whereby two or more parts are united by means
of heat or pressure or both. It is usually used on metals and thermoplastics
but can also be used on wood.
It is the only way of joining two or more pieces of metal to make them
act as a single piece.
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5. Equipment:
Few equipment needed for gas welding are
Key for cylinders and valves
Hoses for oxygen and acetylene
Spanners for connecting hoses
Safety equipment like goggles, screens, lather hand glove and lather apron
Chipping hammer
Goggles
Wire brush
Spark light
6. Fusion Welding
Some of the important properties of a weld include:
• Strength – the ability to withstand an applied load
• Ductility – the ability to deform/ stretch without failing
• Hardness – the ability to resist indention
• Toughness – the ability to absorb energy
• Soundness – freedom from imperfection
• Fatigue Strength – resistance to failure under repeated loads
Fusion Welding Principles
• Base metal is melted
• Filter metal may be added
• Heat is supplied by various means
• Oxyacetylene gas
Electric Arc
Plasma Arc
Laser
Fusion Welding
7. Welding Torches
A welding torch is used in an automatic welding system to direct the welding electrode
into the arc, to conduct welding power to the electrode, and to provide shielding
of the arc area. There are many types of welding torches, and the choice depends on the
welding process, the welding process variation, welding current, electrode size and
shielding medium.
A torch can be described according to whether it is a straight torch or has a bend in its
barrel. A torch with a bend is often used for robotic arc welding applications to provide
access for the weld.
The major function of the torch is to deliver the welding
current to the electrode. For consumable electrode process
this means transferring the current to the electrode as the
electrode moves through the torch.