Gas metal arc welding process
US4645903A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/16
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The gas metal arc welding process of the present invention extends the axial spray metal transfer range with a non rotating arc from 10 to 25 lbs/hr using an electrode wire diameter between 0.035 to 0.052 inches. The process is carried out by maintaining an electrode extension of between 3/4 to 11/4 inches with a three component shielding gas mixture consisting essentially of argon and oxygen in combination with carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide in a volume proportion of oxygen 1-2% carbon dioxide 8-15%, balance argon. The arc voltage is maintained in a range of between 29 and 40 volts.
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