CAMPARISON OF FCAW &GMAW

SL.NO FCAW 1 FCAW is versatile process & weld metal is protected both by Slagfrom flux & external Gas used. 2 Because of smooth operation , the spatter level is nil/very low. 3 Because of the flux covering, the positional capabibility is very high. 4 In view of higher Current carrying capacity, the deposition rate is atleast 20% higher in flat position. 5 In vertical up position the productivity is 1005 higher & weldbeads are of good quality. 6 With FCAW Overhead welding can be done with ease by skilled welder 7 8 FCAW has great advantage when welding of BQ,LAS steels In general FCAW is much superior & productive process as campared to GMAW. GMAW GMAW is restricted process where in weld pool is protected by external shielding Gas only With CO2 gas spatter level is high. To reduce spatter ,may have to use Mixed Gases. Most suited for flat /horizontal position of welding. In view of increase in level of spatter, set welding current is fixed in narrow band. In vertical position ,the weld bead is Convex & normally requires grinding. The situation can be improved to limited extent with Mixed Gas With GMAW overhead weldind can not be in spray transfer mode & drop transfer mode the bead profile is not ok. GMAW is limited by availability of custom made consumables.