Ships are built in segments or sections usually in a building for protection from the elements, rain, snow, heat etc. Automatic MIG (GMAW) is used as much as possible. Manual MIG and stick (SMAW) are then used in places or positions automatic machines cannot get to. These sections are transported to building ways where they are joined together to form the ships structure. Thick sections are sometimes welded with the submerged arc welding process. MIG welding is then used where ever possible and stick welding is used every where else. Smaller pipe systems and light gauge sheet metal structures are usually TIG (GTAW) welded. Large pipe sections are MIG welded on rollers. Some are stick welded when in place on the ship. Newer processes such as Laser Welding is making inroads in heavy fabrications.
When MIG welding STEEL a mixture of Argon -- CO2 is used. 75% - 25%
ER70S-6 is a very common filler metal when welding with Gas Metal Arc Welding or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on a low carbon steel (mild steel). This can be purchased as a spool or in rod form.
Specialized welding processes include TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, ideal for thin materials and high precision, and MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, which is suited for thicker materials and faster production. Electron beam welding is used for high-strength applications in aerospace, while laser welding is favored for its speed and precision in automation. For cutting, processes like plasma cutting are employed for thick metals, while oxy-fuel cutting is used for metal thicknesses where precision is less critical. Each process is selected based on material type, thickness, and the required quality of the weld or cut.
The percentage of time a welding machine can be used continuously is typically referred to as its duty cycle, which is often expressed as a percentage over a 10-minute period. For example, a machine with a 60% duty cycle can be used for 6 minutes of welding followed by 4 minutes of cooling. Duty cycles vary based on the type of welding machine and its specifications, with common values ranging from 20% to 100%. Always refer to the manufacturer's guidelines for the specific duty cycle of a given machine.
filler materials are used to fill the gap between the two job materials during the welding process
What type of welding can we use LPG ?
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Mainly In spot welding & resistance welding two type welding machines are used :- 1. Air Cooled & 2. water Cooled.
Resistance welding plants are used in fence manufacturing.
Welding Electrorodes or Welding Rods are used in arc welding. Arc welding is a special type of welding which uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between the base material (e.g. steel) and the electrode. The Welding Ectrorodes can be used for all weldable aluminum and mild steel.
In plastic welding, equipment used includes plastic welders (some are ultrasonic) and as with any type of welding, protective equipment such as gloves.
Gas welding & Friction welding. Souvik Kumar Dey
For steel structures in building construction, the most common types of welding used are: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Also known as stick welding, it is widely used on construction sites for its simplicity and versatility. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – Also called MIG welding, it is faster and cleaner, often used in workshops or controlled environments. Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) – Similar to MIG but better for outdoor use and thicker steel sections, often used in structural steel fabrication. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) – Used for heavy, large-scale steel sections like beams and columns, typically in factory settings. These welding methods ensure strong, durable joints for columns, beams, trusses, and other steel components in buildings.
The Type of welding you are doing, the brightness of the arc.
When MIG welding STEEL a mixture of Argon -- CO2 is used. 75% - 25%
For steel, flux core or hard wire with Argon/CO2 is used with the GMAW process.
SMAW stands for shielded metal arc welding. The rectifier used in the welding machines must be referring to this type welding.