Pulsed gas metal arc welding of Al–Cu

Abstract

An experimental Al–Cu–Li–Mg–Ag–Zr type alloy in the form of 13.7 mm thick plates was studied for its fusion characteristics using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and pulsed gas metal arc welding (P-GMAW). High copper 2319 filler of 1.6 mm diameter was used. The burn-off characteristics of 2319 filler wire in GMAW and P-GMAW were experimentally determined, including the relation between pulse current and pulse duration for the desired one-drop detachment per pulse (ODPP) condition and feasible range of pulse parameters. The effect of welding parameters on bead geometry and shape relationships was investigated through beadon-plate experiments in the welding current range above the spray transition current. Reasonably good weld beads were obtained in P-GMAW at currents as low as 194 A and welding speeds of 45 cm min^–1. P-GMAW yielded significantly higher weld penetration compared to GMAW.

Keywords

AL-LI ALLOYS P-GMAW FUSION CHARACTERISTICS

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Pulsed gas metal arc welding of Al–Cu–Li alloy

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