The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, №10

2003 №10 (19)

2003 №10 (21)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, #10-11, 132-139 pages

Development of fully automatic welding technique for vessels and pipes

G. Takano, K. Kamo

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Takasago R&D Center, Japan

Abstract
The problem of quality assurance of welded joints in the conditions of TIG automatic welding of thin-sheet vessels and pipes is considered. It is shown that the alternative of high skill and experience of welder is the application of welding machines using the methods of read and adaptive control being developed. These machines can operate separately until now only during a certain period of operation. The next steps are necessary for the creation of logics of adaptive control of welding conditions with allowance for the difficulties in fulfillment of jobs.
Keywords: automatic welding, TIG method, vessels, pipes, joint quality, quality control, adaptive control

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Suggested Citation

G. Takano, K. Kamo (2003) Development of fully automatic welding technique for vessels and pipes. The Paton Welding J., 10, 132-139.

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