Application of flux shielding instead of active gas shielding for improving quality of arc welded ASME SA455

• Published in: Materials today : proceedings Vol. 52; pp. 2350 - 2356
• Main Authors: Palomas, Jednupong, Tippayasam, Chayanee, Kaewvilai, Attaphon, Siripongsakul, Thamrongsin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
• Subjects: Active gas shielding; ASME SA455; SAW; Shielding flux powder; Welding quality; SAW; ASME SA455; Shielding flux powder; Active gas shielding; Welding quality

The gas metal arc welding process is widely used in various industries, especially the production of gas cylinders, since it can be processed rapidly and continuously. However, the shielding gas process often leaves defects in the specimens. Therefore, this work aimed to improve welding quality and...