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SMAW SKILLSMAW SKILL

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Welding process in brief

• Welding is a process of joining two metals permanently with or without heat, with or without filler metal.

• Heat sources: - Electric Arc,

- Electrical resistance - Friction

- Oxy - Fuel Flame

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Welding processes

• Gas welding

- OXYFUELwelding

• Arc welding

- SMAW,GTAW,SAW,GMAW,FCAW - EBW,LBW, PAW

• Resistance welding

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Arc welding processes

• Heat source

- Arc generated between electrode and base metals

• Shielding of liquid metal

- Flux-slag system

- Inert or non-reactive gas shielding

- Mixture of above two

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Machine & accessories

• Machine must be calibrated

• Meters must be in working condition.

• Cable should be crimped by machine.

• Earthing lugs should be properly fitted.

• Earthing cable to be attached to job directly.

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Advantages of SMAW

• All position welding

• welding in areas of restricted access

• Wide variety of materials

• Any thickness above 3 mm can be welded

• Simpler & lighter equipment

• Low-investment

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Limitations of SMAW

• Slow process-low productivity

• Electrodes not available for few materials

• No scope for mechanization

• Flux coatings have limited life

• Difficult to weld open root with single side full

penetration joint.

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Quality of SMAW

• Welder skill in position & technique

• Welding procedure (current,voltage,bead length per electrode,weaving,arc length)

• Preheat,post heating,post weld heat treatment

• Proper condition of flux coating,baking of electrode

• Base metal & interpass cleaning

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Welding parameters

• Polarity

(A) DCEP (DC Electrode positive )

Reverse Polarity

(B) DCEN (DC Electrode negative)

Straight Polarity

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Preheat• Requirement of preheat

- Preheat min.1 inch on either side of joint

- Use only LPG / Electrical heating

- Carry out uniform preheat

- Use temperature stick to check preheat

• Advantages

- To remove oil moisture

- Prevent Fast cooling (reduce rate of

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- Minimise cracking tendencyPRESENTED BY: HARDISH TRIVEDI

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MATERIAL THICKNESS PREHEAT TEMPERATURE ( mm ) ( Deg. C )

(A) CARBON STEEL UP TO 25 10 SA 516 GR60 / 70 26 - 50 75 SA 106 GRB 51 - 75 100 SA 537 CL1 76 - 100 125

100 AND ABOVE 150(B) LOW ALLOY STEEL UP TO 25 100 ( P3 GR1,2 ) 26 - 50 125 SA 335 P1 51 - 75 150 SA 182 F1 76 - 100 175 SA 204 GRB 100 AND ABOVE 200(C) LOW ALLOY STEEL UP TO 25 125 ( P4 GR1 ) 26 - 50 150 SA 182 GRF11 51 - 75 175 SA 335 P11 76 - 100 200 SA 387GR12 CL2 100 AND ABOVE 225 (D) LOW ALLOY STEEL UP TO 25 150 ( P5A GR1 ) 26 - 50 175 SA 182 GRF22 51 - 75 200 SA 213 T22 75 AND ABOVE 225 SA 387GR22 CL2 SA 335 P22REFER SHOP WELDING PLAN / WPS FOR ACTUAL PREHEAT

Preheat

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Interpass temperature

• Interpass temperature - always with Upper limit - Controls Heat input - Impact properties - Chemical composition of Weld metal

- To be checked with Temp. Stick only.

The temperature of previously laid bead,

just prior to striking the next bead on it.

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Post heating

• Ex . : Heating at 300- 3500c, for minimum 3 and maximum 4 hrs. before allowing weld to cool to room temperature from preheat temp.

• After post heating cover the joint with asbestos cloth to control rate of cooling.

• Advantage

- To avoid crack, minimise hardness of weld metal

Raising the preheat temp. to a higher range and maintained it for specific duration before preheat temp. cools down to room temp.

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Cleanliness

• Weld joint must be cleaned 25mm on both

side of WEP before welding

• Oil, grease, dust, paint etc..should be

removed

(If not properly cleaned, welding will be defective - Porosity )

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Angle

• Electrode angle depends on welding position.

• Improper angle may result in poor bead placement.

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Arc length

• Gap between e tip of the electrode & the

surface of the molten weld pool.

• Proper arc length result sound weld metal.

• Generally arc length should be equal or

shorter than core diameter of electrode.

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Selection of electrode

• Types of electrodes

- Chemical composition of base metal

- Mechanical properties of base metal

• Dia.of electrode

- Base metal thickness

- Position of welding

- WEP

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Electrode dia.-current

• Generally electrode - dia. current is as below :

Dia. (mm) L (mm) Current (amp)

2.50 350 70-90

3.15 450 100-130

4.00 450 140-170

5.00 450 170-240

6.30 450 270-340

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Baking of electrode

• Baking is done to remove hydrogen from the electrode which may be in electrode due to moisture

• If not done which may result in repairs like porosity & crack

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Tacking & its importance

• Tack should be welded by qualified welder

- Use WPS

-Tack should be of approx.of 2 inch. length

• Tack should be uniformly staggered

- Put min.2-3 layers

• Importance

- To hold s/u, To avoid cracking in LAS PRESENTED BY: HARDISH TRIVEDI

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Bead placement• Sequence of passes to achieve required size of weld

and reinforcement. Joint may be Grooved or Fillet.

Improper bead placement may result in….

• Lack of fusion• Merge & re-shoot in RT (RT rework)• Poor bead finish

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Bead length / welding speed

• Bead length/welding speed is also important factor in case of welding. It depends on welding position & diameter, length of electrode .

• Min.bead length per electrode is as below:

Dia. Length min.bead length/Electrode

2.5 350 50mm

3.2 450 75mm

4.0 450 125mm

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Weaving techniques

• Weaving permitted is max. 3 times of core dia. of

electrode

• Excessive weaving may result in ….. 1. Excessive

heat input

2. Poor mechanical properties

3. Loss of chemical ingredients

4. Excessive distortion

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Annealing bead welding

• Annealing bead welding is the last bead to be welded & which shall not touch base metal.

ANNEALING BEAD

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Bead finish & interpretation of RT

• Ensure good bead overlap (bead placement)

• Use stringer bead

• Avoid valleys & ridges

• Avoid undercuts

• Ensure uniform grinding

• Remove spatters

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• STRAY ARCING

• CRATER CRACKS

• LAMELLAR TEARS IN PLATES

WELDING DEFECTS

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• SET-UP MORE THAN 24HRS OLD ( PIPE # PIPE JOINT )

• RAINY WEATHER- DRY OFF MOISTURE

• ARC BLOW DUE TO RESIDUAL MAGNETISM

WELDING DEFECTS

POROSITIES:

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WELD JOINT NOT CLEAN

LOWER PREHEAT TEMPERATURE

WELDING DEFECTS

POROSITIES:

• STRONG WIND FLOW ON ARC

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- SMAW :

DAMAGED ELECTRODE TIP

E7018

• UNBAKED- COLD ELECTRODE

WELDING DEFECTS

POROSITIES:

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• USE OF EXCESS CURRENT IN OUT OF POSITION WELD OR

USE OF LOWER CURRENT

START

• FAULTY RESTART TECHNIQUE

WELDING DEFECTS

POROSITIES:

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UNBAKED ELECTRODES / FLUXESLOW PREHEATINSUFFICIENT POST HEATINGUNCLEAN WELD JOINTS

WELDING DEFECTS

CRACKS

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• HEAVY RESTRAINT- WELD TACKS WITH HIGHER CROSS SECTION

• EXCESSIVE LOCAL HEATING - USE OF RING BURNERS ( NOZZLE# SHELL/ D.END JOINTS )

• USE OF WRONG ELECTRODE / FLUX

• FAULTY CONS. QUALITY / SELECTION

WELDING DEFECTS

CRACKS

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HANDLING OF COMPONENTS BEFORE ISR / SR IN LAS

EXCESSIVE DILUTION IN BARRIER LAYER OF SS O/L

EXCESS CURRENT / INTERPASS TEMP DURING SS WELDING

WELDING DEFECTS

CRACKS

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IMPROPER INTERPASS CLEANING

POOR BEAD FINISH- ROUGH, LUMPY BEADS NOT DRESSED

BEFORE WELDING

FAULTY RESTART - LUMP AT STARING POINT - TO BE

GROUND

WELDING PARAMETERS (I,V, T.S) NOT AS PER WPS

WRONG BEAD PLACEMENT

SLAG INCLUSIONS:

WELDING DEFECTS

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• LESS INCLUDED ANGLE

• INSUFFICIENT CHIPBACK DEPTH

SLAG INCLUSIONS:

WELDING DEFECTS

• EXCESSIVE WEAVING

• IMPROPER EARTHING / FEED BACK WIRE

CONNECTION• JERKY MOTION OF CIRC. SEAM DUE TO TANK

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LOWER CURRENT

WELDING DEFECTS

LACK OF FUSION / PENETRATION

LFLP

• POOR WEP / SET-UP - LOW ROOT GAP,

HIGH ROOT FACE, LOWER INCLUDED ANGLE

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• BEAD SHAPE AND BEAD PLACEMENT

• EXCESSIVE WEAVING

• HIGHER VOLTAGE IN SAW / FCAW

WELDING DEFECTS

LACK OF FUSION / PENETRATION

LFLP

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GOOD ENGINEERING

PRACTICES

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IMPORTANT CODE REQUIREMENT AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WELDING

2. Check the seam number on the job.

( A ) BEFORE STARTING WELDING

1. For specific seam : Refer shop weld plan, WPS and test plan.

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5. Check calibrations of welding machine and carry out trial where required.

CALIBRATIONDUE ON:

31.10.99

E7018

Supercito E 7018

3. Check identification marks of welding consumables.

IMPORTANT CODE REQUIREMENT AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WELDING

4. Process Quantity (max. )SMAW 15 ElectrodesSAW/FCAW 1 Wire SpoolSAW Flux 10 KgESSC Flux 25 Kg

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6. Check cable connections and earthing.

IMPORTANT CODE REQUIREMENT AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WELDING

8. Provide run - in, run - out plates for L - seams.

25 mm 25 mm

25 mm25 mm

7. Clean WEP+25 mm on either side. Remove rust , paint, oil etc.

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11. Use SS wire brush /wire wheel for SS, Inconels , Monels and Cupro-nickels. Do not use grinding wheels used on CS.

9. Get temperature sticks for preheat & interpass. Temperature > Preheat

< Interpass

25 mm 25 mm

BURNER

10. Check preheat at least 25 mm away from WEP on both sides.

IMPORTANT CODE REQUIREMENT AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WELDING

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IMPORTANT CODE REQUIREMENT AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WELDING

2. Weaving < 3 x Electrode diameter.

( B ) WHILE WELDING

1. Tacks and temporary cleats- Use specified electrodes and preheats - Qualified Welder- No hammering

4. SMAW Electrode left over after 4 hrs - return to stores.

3. No stray arcing on job.

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2. Return unused consumable to shop stores.

( C ) AFTER WELDING

1. Welder stamp to be stamped on seams - max. 3 feet apart.

Max. 3 feet

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GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

( A ) GENERAL

1. Use correct shade of welding glass.

WRONG RIGHT

2. Keep your head out of welding fumes.

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3. Do not direct fan air on welding arc .

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

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4. When working in confined space ensure adequate ventilation / exhaust.

CONFINED SPACE

BLOWER

WELDING

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

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5. Eliminate mix-up of electrode / filler wire / flux.

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

6

6

140 Gms / mt

8

8

250 Gms / mt

6. Never over weld fillets ---

- 6 CFW to 8 CFW - 78 % extra weld .

- Loss of man hours + consumable

- Distortion.

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GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

7. Give minimum root gaps for fillet joints - 3 mm gap on 6 CFW increases weld metal by 125 %.

6

6

6

6

125% WELD METAL

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9. Weld bead restart - end : return arc on crater to fill up the crater and to avoid crater cracks - porosity

- restart ahead of end crater so that end crater gets melted and filled - up.

ENDCRATER CRACK

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

8. Do not give excessive reinforcements.

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11. For NG - SAW and ESSC follow instructions from welding Engg.

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

10. Burn complete electrode - max. stub end should be 50 mm.

E7018

< 50mm

E7018

> 50mm

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3. End craters of SS, Inconel, Nickel, Monel overlay show crack if current is high, arc length is longer and cleanliness is not maintained. Crater must be filled up.

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

( B ) WELD OVERLAY

1. Use only specified voltage / current / travel speed to avoid higher dilution.

4. Bead overlap must be minimum 50 %.

2. Higher dilution may result in cracking : weld with correct parameters .

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5. Minimum bead length per electrode must be achieved.

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

SS

CS

6. Clad stripping must remove complete SS material, check with

CuSo4 solution.

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( C ) PIPE # PIPE BUTT JOINTS

1. Set up should be done after cleaning I.D. weld as soon as possible after set up

2. Thin pipes ( up to 4mm thk ) - weld using two passes ( GTAW ) -do not end both passes on same location stagger the ends.

3. Root set up must be accurate - or problem of lack of penetration ( less root gap, thick root face ) - will occur.

( D ) NOZZLE # SHELL / D’JOINTS ON THICK VESSELS

1. These are highly restrained joints - and tacks may cracks. Weld thick tacks 4 - 6 passes.

2. Ensure higher preheat ( +25° C ) on nozzle forging.

3. Do not cool from preheat temperature till half the groove thickness is welded.

GOOD PRACTICES FOR WELDING

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