The advantages of TIGwelded wedge wire （TIGwelded楔形线的优点）.pdf

The advantages of TIG-welded wedge wire In fish screen construction it is tempting to sacrifice strength, flatness, adherence to tolerances, or affordability. At one extreme is resistance-welded wedge wire. It might be the cheapest option, but its weak spot welds lack strength, durability and flatness. At the other extreme is profile bar. It exchanges welding for a mechanical trapping pin that runs perpendicular to the wedge wire. This is the most expensive option for fish screen construction. And if the trapping pin breaks, the whole structure is Figure 1: 3D Computer Model of TIG-Welded Wedge Wire compromised. Norris Screen TIG-welded Figure 1: Close-Up Computer Rendering of strikes a perfect balance between these impractical extremes. Figure 2: Norris Fish Screen Strength Norris TIG-welded wedge wire combines the best in strength, flatness, design, and affordability. The TIG-welded construction has been shown to be stronger under static and dynamic loads than resistance- welded wedge wire. While resistance-welded wedge wire is the typical wedge wire construction, its welds are weak and lead to waviness in the screen. TIG weldings strength has earned it a reputation as the “Work Horse” of fusion welding. Flatness Flatness is extremely important in the construction of fish screens. Screens made with resistance-welded wedge wire are typically made in cylinders and flattened. TIG-welded wedge wire is suitably flat on its own. Profile bar, on the other hand, consists of wedge wire with an inserted mechanical trapping pin. The upside is that profile bar is flat and strong. The downside is that if the trapping pin fails, it weakens the whole structure. Profile bar is also considerably more expensive than TIG-welded wedge wire. Tole