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FAQ: Are there any special
precautions to be taken
when SA (Submerged Arc)
welding circumferential
seams?
Care must be taken to ensure that the weld pool is positioned, relative to the top dead centre, so that freezing
of the pool and the associated molten slag takes place effectively in the flat position at the top dead centre.
Similarly the flux must be retained in position and prevented from falling away from the weld zone. The tendency
for weld pool and slag spillage is aggravated by using high heat inputs, particularly with smaller diameter work
pieces. Figure 1 shows three possible positions of the electrode and of these, position 2 usually gives the best
results as regards bead appearance and slag removal. Position 1 gives the worst bead appearance and such an
arrangement can be difficult to control on small diameter workpieces as the molten slag tends to run ahead of
the arc.
Figure 2 gives recommended electrode displacements relative to the vertical position for various workpiece
diameters. For any particular application, displacement depends upon wall thickness, welding current and travel
speed but values given serve as a guide.
Fig.1 Electrode positions for circumferential welding and resulting bead shapes
External diameter of workpiece, mm Electrode displacement, mm
25-75
12
75-450
22
450-900
34
900-1050
40
1050-1200
50
1200-1800
55
>1800
75
Fig.2 Electrode displacements from TDC for circumferential welding
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