Experimental and finite element simulation for thermal distribution in TIG, MIG and TIG-MIG hybrid welds

• Published in: International journal on interactive design and manufacturing Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 1171 - 1181
• Main Authors: Abima, Cynthia Samuel, Madushele, Nkosinathi, Mwema, Fredrick Madaraka, Akinlabi, Stephen Akinwale
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paris Springer Paris 01.04.2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: CAE) and Design; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Electronics and Microelectronics; Engineering; Engineering Design; Evolution; Finite element method; Friction stir welding; Gas metal arc welding; Gas tungsten arc welding; Industrial Design; Instrumentation; Investigations; Lasers; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanical properties; Optimization; Original Paper; Process parameters; Rare gases; Residual stress; Seam welds; Simulation; Taguchi methods; Temperature; Temperature profiles; Tensile strength; Thermal simulation; Thermodynamic properties; Yield stress; Heat input; TIG-MIG hybrid welding; Hardness; MIG welding; Microstructure; Thermal distribution TIG welding

The Tungsten Inert Gas-Metal Inert Gas (TIG-MIG) hybrid process has the combined advantages of standalone TIG and MIG welding processes. This study investigates the thermal distribution of the TIG-MIG hybrid welding process compared to the standalone TIG and MIG welding processes. The welds' me...