SubmergedArcWelding-CCCTCHome.pptVIP

Submerged Arc Welding SAW Flux / Filler Metal Compositions F7A2-EM12K F indicates flux 70-95 ksi UTS, 58 ksi minimum yield strength, 22% elongation A - as welded; P - postweld heat treated 2 - minimum impact properties of 20 ft-lbs @ 20°F E indicates electrode (EC - composite electrode) M - medium manganese per AWS Specifications 12 - 0.12% nominal carbon content in electrode K - produced from a heat of aluminum killed steel Advantages High deposition rates No arc flash or glare Minimal smoke and fumes Flux and wire added separately - extra dimension of control Easily automated Joints can be prepared with narrow grooves Can be used to weld carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels, chromium-molybdenum steels, nickel base alloys Limitations Flux obstructs view of joint during welding Flux is subject to contamination T porosity Normally not suitable for thin material Restricted to the flat position for grooves - flat and horizontal for fillets Slag removal required Flux handling equipment * Submerged Arc Welding Submerged Arc Welding Submerged Arc Welding The submerged arc welding process is similar to the gas metal arc welding process except the arc is struck under a blanket of granular flux, hence the name submerged arc welding. The filler metal is a continuously-fed wire electrode like GMAW and FCAW. However, higher deposition rates can be achieved in SAW by using larger diameter electrodes (up to 1/4”) and higher currents (650-1500 Amperes). Since the process is almost fully mechanized, several variants of the process can be utilized such as multiple torches and narrow gap welding. For SAW, The American Welding Society specifies both the flux and the filler metal in a single specification. The “F” part of the specification relates to the flux, and the “E” part to the electrode. Note that an “A” or a “P” is specified to indicate whether the strength is obtained as welded or after a post weld heat treatment. A typical specification for a flux-fil