AUTOMATIC ELECTRODE GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR BUTT JOINTS

A system is described for guiding the electrode automatically along the joint with an accuracy of plus or minus 0.1mm. It will operate continuously over long periods, and it is suitable for the welding of high-tensile steels. Joint gap control is maintained during welding by an electromechanical servo-system operated by pushbuttons on the control panel. The servo-system operates by rotating the strip and the setting bridge in a horizontal plane relative to the longitudinal axis of the welded tube.

• Corporate Authors:

  Welding Institute

  Abingdon Hall
  Cambridge CB1 6AL,   England 
• Authors:
  • Demchenko, K M
• Publication Date: 1970-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 31-33
• Serial:
  • Welding Production
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Welding Institute

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic welding; Butt welds; Electronic equipment; Mechatronics; Welding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Electromechanical devices
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic welding systems; Welding techniques
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00024836
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 4 1973 12:00AM