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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 14B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v14b.a0005176
EISBN: 978-1-62708-186-3
... Abstract Electric arc cutting is used on ferrous and nonferrous metals for rough severing, such as removing risers or scrap cutting, as well as for more closely controlled operations. This article describes the operating principles, equipment selection, process variables, and safety measures...
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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 14B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v14b.a0005174
EISBN: 978-1-62708-186-3
... arc cutting, and laser cutting. The article concludes with information on the advantages of abrasive waterjet cutting, which is an alternative to laser cutting, gas cutting, and plasma cutting. abrasive waterjet cutting band saws electric arc cutting gas cutting laser cutting mechanical...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001484
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... or pantographs are used for the plasma arc cutting of relatively small, simple shapes. A scale model of the desired piece is held and traced by a follower that is connected, through a series of arms, to the torch, which cuts either an identical or a larger-scale part. Optical tracing or electric-eye machines...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001487
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... bonding arc welding brazing compressed gas handling cutting electric shock electrical safety electron-beam welding explosion welding eye protection face protection friction welding high-frequency welding laser-beam welding oxyfuel gas welding protective clothing resistance welding safety...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005646
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
..., and direct the shielding gas. faying surfaces. The adhesive solidi es to as-welded The condition of weld metal, welded which weld passes are made in the direction produce an adhesive bond. joints, and weldments after welding, but prior opposite to the progress of welding. air carbon arc cutting (AC-A) An arc...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005635
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
... and explosion. adhesive bonding arc welding brazing compressed gas cutting electrical safety electromagnetic radiation electron beam welding explosion prevention explosion protection explosion welding fire prevention fire protection friction welding fumes gas high-frequency welding laser...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005647
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
... atm atmospheres (pressure) AWS American Welding Society bal balance bcc body-centered cubic bct body-centered tetragonal C cementite; coulomb C heat capacity CAC carbon arc cutting CAC-A air carbon arc cutting CAD/CAM computer-aided design/computer-aided...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.9781627081740
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001485
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
...,” and ANSI Z49.2, “Fire Prevention in Use of Welding and Cutting Processes.” The operators of the CAC-A process and their supervisors should adhere to the practices discussed in these documents. Electrodes An electrode that carries electric current will arc if it touches the workpiece or any grounded...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0005663
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... Economy tron ac alternating current EB electron beam (standard) EBC electron-beam cutting AC air cool; aligned carbide CAW carbon arc welding EBW electron-beam welding CAW-G gas carbon arc welding EDM electrical discharge machining ACcm in hypereutectoid steel, temperature at CAW·S shielded carbon arc...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 June 2019
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02b.a0006561
EISBN: 978-1-62708-210-5
... oil in milling, sawing, and drilling. Joining Gas or electric-arc welding can be applied. For gas welding, an oxyhydrogen flame is preferred. Inert-gas shielded-metallic arc welding is preferred, using either a non-consumable tungsten electrode or a consumable electrode. The use of flux-coated...
Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1998
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003179
EISBN: 978-1-62708-199-3
..., or 50,000 °F, compared to 3000 °C, or 5500 °F, for oxyfuel), the transferred arc cutting mode can be used on almost any material that conducts electricity, including those that are resistant to oxyfuel gas cutting. Using the nontransferred arc method, nonmetallic objects such as rubber, plastic, styrofoam...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1994
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05.a0001282
EISBN: 978-1-62708-170-2
... Abstract This article introduces thermal spray coatings and describes the various types of coating processes and coating devices, including the flame spray, electric-arc spray, plasma spray, transferred plasma arc, high-velocity oxyfuel, and detonation gun. It provides information...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001354
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... Abstract Gas-metal arc welding (GMAW) is an arc welding process that joins metals together by heating them with an electric arc that is established between a consumable electrode (wire) and a workpiece. This article discusses the advantages and limitations, operating principle, metal transfer...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 June 2019
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02b.a0006586
EISBN: 978-1-62708-210-5
...-arc welding is accomplished with a flux-coated electrode using standard DC welding machines. Best welding is done with the inert-gas electric-arc process wherein the inert helium or argon eliminates the salt flux or electrode coating. When heavy and thin sections are to be welded together...
Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1998
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003208
EISBN: 978-1-62708-199-3
... storage system, and the arc is produced by a rapid discharge of stored electrical energy. A welding-current controller and a welding tool or gun (stud gun) complete the necessary welding equipment for both methods of stud welding. In the arc method, a ceramic arc shield known as a ferrule is generally...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 June 2019
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02b.a0006556
EISBN: 978-1-62708-210-5
.../ft h · °F) Electrical conductivity at 20 °C (68 °F): As-cast, 31% IACS; annealed, 38% IACS Electrical resistivity at 20 °C (68 °F) As-cast, 55.6 nΩ · m; annealed, 45.4 nΩ · m Electrolytic solution potential −0.77 V versus 0.1 N calomel electrode in an aqueous solution containing 53 g...
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