SUBMERGED ARC WELDING

Submerged Arc Welding

 Welding Process
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In Submerged Arc Welding…..
• Weld arc is shielded by granular flux, consisting of lime, manganese
oxide, calcium fluoride, silica and other compounds.

• It prevents spatter and sparks and suppresses the intense ultraviolet

radiation and fumes.

• Flux also act as a thermal insulator promoting deeper penetration of

heat into the workpiece.
• Consumable electrode is a coil of bare round wire 1.5mm – 10mm
in diameter.

• Electrical current typically range between 300A to 3000A with AC

single or three phase.

• Limitations
• Operation can be performed only in FLAT and HORIZONTAL positions.
• But circular welds can be made on pipes and cylinders provided that they are
rotating the welding.
• Advantages
 Very high welding speeds can be achieved.
 Operator can easily work without any safety equipment.
 Easily achieve High metal deposition rate.

• Disadvantages
 Operation can be performed only flat and horizontal position.
 Flux can get contaminated and lead to porosity in weld.
 An additional follow-up operation of slag removal has to be
performed.
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 Applications
• Penstoks
• Boilers
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Thank You!