TIG arc-induced non-contact MIG arc ignition
In this work, a series of arc ignition experiments of TIG-MIG hybrid welding are conducted by varying different TIG welding parameters, and arc image videos during the
View DetailsIn this work, a series of arc ignition experiments of TIG-MIG hybrid welding are conducted by varying different TIG welding parameters, and arc image videos during the complete MIG arc ignition process are recorded using a high-speed camera.
Some of arc images at the instant of MIG arc ignition for different TIG welding parameters: (a) welding current, (b) tungsten-wire spacing, (c) torch inclination angle, (d) tungsten electrode height, and (e) shielding-gas flow rate.
Arc welding, including gas shielded arc welding, is broadly divided into two types: consumable (fusible) electrode type and non-consumable (non-fusible) electrode type depending on whether the welding rod/wire melts in the process or not. The classifications above are just an example.
This novel arc ignition method can ensure the reliability of MIG arc ignition and can also fundamentally avoid the spatter production during the MIG arc ignition phase, which is particularly suitable for situations such as automated welding and welding of a short weld bead; hence, it merits further research and development.
Welding machines that use lift arc ignition also have sensors in their mechanisms that adjust current automatically. If you were to try to use lift arc ignition with full current, the electrode would definitely melt to the workpiece and cause all manner of problems.
In contrast to the non-contact arc ignition in TIG welding with a high-frequency (e.g., 150–260 kHz) high-voltage (e.g., 2500–5000 V) generator, the non-contact ignition of the MIG arc is induced by the TIG arc only at an MIG no-load voltage of ∼70 V.
In this work, a series of arc ignition experiments of TIG-MIG hybrid welding are conducted by varying different TIG welding parameters, and arc image videos during the
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