Welding Procedure Variables and Joint Configurations of Tungsten

Welding procedure variables control the welding process and the quality of the welds produced. Joint configuration is determined by the design of the weldment, the metallurgical analysis, and by the process and procedure required by the weldment.

Welding variables are selected after the base metal, filler metal, and joint configuration have been selected. The fixed welding variables include the type of filler metal, electrode type and size, the type of current, and the type of shielding gas.

The adjustable variables control the shape of the weld by affecting things such as bead height, bead width, penetration, and weld integrity. The primary adjustable variables for GTAW are welding current, arc length, and travel speed.

Secondary variables also aid in controlling the welding process, but it is more difficult to calculate the extent of effect. The secondary variables include work and travel angle and the distance the electrode extends beyond the end of the cup.

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