CONTENTS page no.

 Introduction 1
 Key Points 2
 Working 3
 Types of PAW 5
 Components of PAW 7
 Modes of PAW 9
 Difference between PAW and TIG 10
 Effect of various factors on weld quality 12
 Features of plasma arc welding 14
 Protective equipments during PAW 15
 Advantages 16
 Disadvantages 17
 Applications 18
 Conclusion 19
 References 20
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INTRODUCTION

Arc welding is a process that

produces coalescence of
metals by heating them with
a constricted arc between an
electrode and the workpiece
(transferred arc) or between
in the electrode and the
water-cooled constricting
nozzle (non-transferred arc)
.The process employs two
inert gases, one forms the
arc plasma and the second
shields the arc plasma.
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Key points of PAW

Plasma arc welding (PAW) was invented by Robert M. Gage in
1953 at the Linde , Union Carbide Laboratory in Buffalo NY.
About 10 years of development and multiple subsequent
patents occurred before the devices were brought to market in
1964.
This welding process method was introduced to the welding
industry as a method of bringing better control to the arc
welding process in lower current ranges. Many industries
brought this by providing an advance level of control and
accuracy to produce high quality welds in miniature or
precision application and to provide long electrode life for high
production requirements. For fulfill such conditions this
welding process is known as unconventional welding process .
PAW is similar to the GTAW. The electric arc is formed between
an electrode (which is usually but not always made of a
sintered tungsten) and the workpiece. The key difference from
GTAW is that in PAW, by positioning the electrode within the
body of the torch, the plasma arc can be separated from the
shielding gas envelope. Plasma is an arc welding process
Transferred Arc
 Arc is established
between electrode and
workpiece.
 Higher penetration is
obtained, so thicker
sheets can be welded.
 High amount of energy
is transferred to work.
 Higher process
efficiency.

Transferred Arc
Arc is established between
electrode and workpiece.
Higher penetration is
obtained, so thicker sheets
can be welded.
High amount of energy is
transferred to work.
Higher process efficiency.
 Types of PAW
1. Transferred Arc
2. Non – Transferred Arc
Transferred Arc Non- Transferred Arc
 Arc is established  Arc is established
between electrode and between electrode
workpiece. and nozzle.
 Higher penetration is  Less penetration is
obtained, so thicker obtained, so thin
sheets can be welded. sheets can be welded.
 High amount of energy  Less energy is
is transferred to work. transferred to work.
 Higher process  Lower process
efficiency. efficiency.