Ultimate Guide to Welding Techniques

Ⅰ. Fusion Welding Processes

1. Arc Welding Technologies

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

  • Efficiency: 60-70% deposition rate
  • Electrode Types:
    • E6013 (General purpose)
    • E7018 (High strength steel)
  • Case Study: Golden Gate Bridge used 3.2 million kg of E7018 electrodes

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Parameter Single Wire Twin Wire
Speed (mm/min) 500-1500 2000-4000
Plate Thickness 6-300mm 8-120mm
Flux Consumption 0.5-1.2kg/m 0.8-1.5kg/m

Pro Tip: SAW achieves 95% efficiency in pipeline construction for Arctic-grade X80 steel

2. Gas Shielded Welding

GMAW/MIG Welding Modes

TIG Welding Parameters for Aerospace

Material Amperage (A/mm) Gas Flow (L/min) Tungsten Type
Titanium 40-60 12-16 thoriated 2%
Inconel 35-50 8-12 lanthanated

NASA Application: Orion spacecraft hull welding with 0.1μm surface finish requirement


Ⅱ. Pressure Welding Methods

Resistance Welding Comparison

Type Pressure (MPa) Current (kA) Cycle Time
Spot 1-5 5-20 0.1-1s
Seam 2-6 10-30 Continuous
Flash Butt 10-50 20-100 5-20s

Automotive Case: Tesla Model Y uses 5,000+ robotic resistance spot welds per chassis

Friction Welding Innovations

  • Linear Friction: A380 aircraft landing gear (Ti-6Al-4V to 300M steel)
  • Stir Welding:
    • 5-axis CNC control
    • 400-1200 RPM tool rotation
    • 300% stronger than MIG for aluminum

Ⅲ. Brazing & Soldering Solutions

Industrial Brazing Selection Guide

Joint Strength Comparison:

Filler Metal Shear Strength (MPa) Service Temp (°C)
BCuP-5 280 600
BAu-4 345 950
BNi-2 410 1150

Medical Application: Cobalt-chrome dental bridges with 50μm braze gaps

Electronics Soldering Standards

  1. IPC-A-610 Class 3:
    • ≤25° contact angle
    • 75% fillet coverage
  2. Lead-Free Alloys:
    • SAC305 (96.5Sn/3Ag/0.5Cu)
    • Melting point 217-220°C

Welding Process Selection Tool

Match Your Requirement:
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[▼ Select Thickness] ▢ <3mm ▢ 3-12mm ▢ >12mm
[▼ Priority] ▢ Cost ▢ Quality ▢ Speed

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Technical Support

FAQ:
Q: How to prevent stainless steel sensitization during welding?
A: Use low-carbon (316L) grade and limit interpass temp to 150°C

Certifications:
[✔ AWS D1.1] [✔ ASME IX] [✔ ISO 3834]


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