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Student 1: name + number

Student 2: name + number

RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
 APA Title Page
Welding Techniques
Name of the student:
College of the North Atlantic, Qatar

February, 07, 2022

 Report Outline
1. Introduction
Thesis: Welding machines are basically used for assembling and joining the workpieces. It is a skill that can also
be used to create everyday items like garden décor or art. Especially if you work in the agriculture or auto
industries, you can make use of it for professional development. There are different welding machines available
depending on industry in which it will be used.
Solutions
• Welding Positioner
• Solar powered welding machine
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Criteria
• Safety
• Weld Quality and Visibility
• Improved throughput
 Source 1: Webpage article

This webpage article will help explain the welding

positioner, highlight its application and features.

I will be using this article to facilitate the

introductory part of my report which will mainly
revolve around definition and description of the
welding positioners and the need to include them
into CNAQ laboratories.

URL: https://www.weldmc.com/pipe-horizontal-tank-welding-equipment-/welding-positioner-1589114819.html
 Summary: Source 1
According to Devin’s 2020 article, “Welding Positioners” published online on Wuxi ABK Machinery, a welding positioner is a
highly constructive mechanism used to hold special structured materials firmly in one position such as a construction machine,
small round parts, and much more. The author further provides detail on the design of the machinery that enables a user to work
in a safer environment. The design of the positioner consists of a working table, a turning device, a tipping device, an electrical
conductor, and a stand among other things. The application of the machinery is also discussed in the article that states that it can
be used in any small workshop to the industrial site to achieve desired results with higher precision. The manufacturer of the
device also highlights the features of the machinery for user convenience. Ultimately, by the end of the article, the manufacturer
of the welding positioners, ABK Machinery, claim that their products are high-quality and custom-made depending on user
requirements.
 Source 2: Webpage article
This webpage article answers user queries
related to a welding positioner.

It describes and details the welding

positioner and why it is an important asset
at work.

The information provided in this article

will be used in the introduction and
background of the report to briefly
highlight the importance of having a
welding positioner.

URL: https://bancrofteng.com/what-to-know-about-welding-positioners/
 Summary: Source 2
According to Bancroft’s 2020 article, “What to know about welding positioners”, using a welding positioner at work
increases the rate of productivity and profits. A welding positioner is famous to hold a workpiece at a stationary
position that allows the worker to work on the workpiece from a specific angle with precision. It also provides the
user with ease and freedom of rotating the workpiece stationed on top of it to perform welding on it from any angle
as per user requirements. The webpage also emphasizes that using a welding positioner enhances welding
throughput as it implements a technique that maximizes productivity and time without any wasted efforts. The
welding positioner introduces high-quality welds that are not possible using any other techniques or precedent
methods that reduce the precision and quality of the product/work. The deployment of welding positioners at work
ensures a comfortable and safe environment for workers, high-quality welds, and increases production speed.
 Source 3: You Tube Video

Synopsis + Usage:
This video talks about the solar powered welding machine, why it
is a good idea. Generally, it is SMPS based machine. It consumes
very less power. If you run this machine, it will take 10-12 Units
every day.

This source will help explain clarify the criteria in the

BACKGROUND

https://youtu.be/v3Qfx_QXCEo
 Summary: Source 3
Apparently, the presenting speaker named Engr Habib in this YouTube video (Electrical wall, 2021) has implications for both
users and organizations. This YouTube video begins with an explanation of a solar power welding machine. The video explains
how solar-powered welding machines with digital displays can control welding current for accurate welds. This machine also
takes up very little space and is extremely versatile. Temperature, voltage and current sensors are included in the most recent
version to increase security. One of the most interesting features is how much energy it saves. In comparison to other welding
machines, solar-powered machines are highly efficient. Additionally, solar-powered welding equipment is user-friendly. It also
shows excellent arc stability and low spattering during operation. Furthermore, this is suitable for electrode diameters ranging
from 1.6mm to 4.0mm.
 Source 4: journal

Synopsis + Usage:
According to the article, stick welding uses a useable
electrode enclosed within a change compound, which is a
labor-intensive method of manual welding. It is also
known as manual metal arc welding (MMA, MMAW) or
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).

URL: Alkahla, I., & Pervaiz, S. (2017, September). Sustainability assessment of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. In IOP
conference series: materials science and engineering (Vol. 244, No. 1, p. 012001). IOP Publishing.
 Summary: Source 4
This article was published in the journal of IOP Publishing. By providing a brief description of the research the
authors conducted regarding shielded metal arc welding, the article explains the importance of shielded metal arc
welding. Marine, shipbuilding, aerospace, construction, petrochemical, and other industries use shielded metal arc
welding (SMAW) to join materials. Manufacturing companies are increasingly looking for welding processes that
are sustainable. In SMAW, there are various different types of inputs and outputs. Sustainability challenges with
the SMAW process relate to numerous inputs and outputs such as electrical energy consumption, input material
consumption, slag formation, fume emissions, and dangerous working conditions affecting human health and
safety. In order to improve its environmental performance, SMAW welding must be categorized within the broad
umbrella of sustainability. Although the majority of the existing material focuses on the technical and economic
components of the welding process, environmental and social factors are rarely examined. The SMAW process is
evaluated using a triple bottom line (economic, environmental, and social) sustainability approach. The study came
to a conclusion with recommendations for making SMAW welding processes more sustainable and cost-effective.
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REFERENCES

•Web Article URL: https://www.weldmc.com/pipe-horizontal-tank-welding-equipment-/welding-positioner-1589114819.html

•Web Article URL: https://bancrofteng.com/what-to-know-about-welding-positioners/

•You Tube Video URL:https://youtu.be/v3Qfx_QXCEo

•Alkahla, I., & Pervaiz, S. (2017, September). Sustainability assessment of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. In  IOP
conference series: materials science and engineering (Vol. 244, No. 1, p. 012001). IOP Publishing