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Legal Statement Year 2006 release

Copyright 2006 Mark F. Mruczek

Terms
This software was developed by Mark F. Mruczek
If you use this product you agree to the following terms and conditions:
1 The user uses this software at their own risk.
2 This notice must be included with all copies made.
3 This product is used "as is" without warrantees or liability. It is your responsibility
to know how to use this software. Any job/weldment quoted with this software
is the users responsibility. Mruczek's Welding Engineering does not guarantee the accuracy of this product.
4 All risk associated with this products use is assumed by the user.
5 All cost calculated with this spreadsheet are for welding only. It does not take into consideration machining cost,
material cost (other than welding material)

Changes To Spreadsheet
If you make any changes to this spreadsheet you are responsible for any and all changes that you make.

Comments
If you have comments, corrections or questions about this product send an email
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Verification
This program was verified the following ways
1 Hand calculations
2 Comparison with other commercial software and publications
Although every effort was made to make this software as accurate and easy to understand as possible, there
is no way to guarantee it's accuracy. There are assumptions that must be made concerning welder and process efficiency.
Process efficiency is built into the program and the information was obtained from numerous publications.
Welder efficiency is supplied by the user. This is one of the most basic factors in the cost calculations and must be determined
as accurately as possible in order to make sound evaluations of welding cost.

Welder Efficiency
Welder Efficiency - Welder Efficiency is the percentage of a welders working day that is actually spent welding.
A 45% (.45) operating factor means that only 45% of the welders day is actually spent welding (4.4 hrs). The balance of time
is spent installing a new electrode or wire, cleaning slag, positioning the weldment, cleaning spatter from the welding gun,
preparing the joint, moving parts, coffee break etc. If the actual operating factor is not known, the following averages can be
used.
30% may be used with the shielded metal arc welding process(SMAW)
50% may be used with the Gas metal arc welding process (GMAW)
45% may be used with the FluxCored Arc Welding process (FCAW)
45%-50% may be used with the Submerged Arc Welding process (SAW)
50% may be used with any automatic Welding process

Labor and Overhead Rates


Labor and overhead are considered jointly in all calculations in this spreadsheet. Labor is the welders hourly pay rate which
includes their wages and benefits. Overhead includes allocated portions of plant operating and maintenance costs.

Weld shops in manufacturing plants normally have established labor and overhead rates for each department. Labor and
overhead rates can vary greatly from plant to plant, and also with location.

Weld Joint Drawings


All weld joint drawings were produced usign Arc Works Software developed and distributed by Lincoln Electric Co.
Copyright 1998 Lincoln Electric Company

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WELD COST CALC XL - MAIN MENU


Please Select The Type of Weld Joint You Wish To Evaluate by Pointing to and Clicking on The
Appropriate Joint Design Below

FILLET WELD

Double Bevel

Compound Single-Bevel

SINGLE - V GROOVE

Single-U

Double-U

DOUBLE-V GROOVE

Single-J

Overlay / Surfacing

SINGLE BEVEL

Double-J

Deposition Rate Calculations And Wire Feed Rate


Metric Units
English Units
Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
PROCESS
GMAW 98%
(Spray)
GMAW 96%
(75Ar-25CO2)Use this worksheet to determine the wire

CONSUMABLE:

ER71T-1

Inco 622

Wire Diameter (in)

0.045

0.045

it takes to feed a given length of wire.

Time Wire Fed( sec)


Length of Wire Fed (in)

15.00
79.00

16.88
52.375

1.) Set the wire feed control to the


desired location to achive the WPS amps

Filler Metal Type

Carbon
Steel
0.284

Wire Feed Rate


GMAW (Spray)
For
Dep Rate For

GMAW (Spray)

Nickel 0.310
Alloy

and deposition rate by measuring the time

2.) Cut the welding electrode flush with the


end of the contact tube.

316.00

in/min

3.) Press the welding trigger (or Jog control

8.38

lb/hr

on the wire feeder). Allow the wire to feed


while timing.

Wire Feed Rate


GMAW (75Ar-25CO2)
For
Dep Rate For GMAW (75Ar-25CO2)

Deposition Rate
Calculation

D rate

186.17

in/min

5.29

lb/hr

Same time.
5.) Measure the length of wire feed and
enter into the sheet as well as the time

wire dia

4.) Stop the wire feed and stop watch at the

wire speed E

Process efficiency (E) is based on the process type and describes how many pounds of weld metal can be expected
from a given weight of the electrode or welding wire purchased. As an example, 100 pounds of a flux cored
electrode with an efficiency of 85% will produce approximately 85 pounds of weld metal, whereas 100 pounds
of shielded-metal-arc electrode with an efficiency of 65% will produce approximately 65 pounds of weld metal

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1

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A FILLET WELD


Mark Mruczek
Senior Welding Engineer
Mruczek Welding Engineering

Project: Tube to Header Welds Cost


Company: CMI / EPTI
Subject: Welding Cost & Time
Welding process(es) Used: GTAW

Base Material: CS
Product Form: Pipe
Filler Material ER70S-6
Trade Name:

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
Leg Size (in)
0.375
in
Filler material
0
Carbon Steel
Process
Gas Used
Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Total Length of Weld (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor/Overhead Rate
Cost of Gas
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

GTAW

Date:
Page:
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For This Sh...

English Units

Leg Size (in)


Filler material

Process
Gas Used

Ar

110
15
0
0.09375
0.654
2.0
35

05/17/07
1 of 2

A
V
in/min
in
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Total Length of Weld (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor/Overhead Rate
Cost of Gas
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

30%

Metric Units

Process 2
0.375 in
0
Carbon Steel
GTAW

Ar

115
15
0
0.09375
0.654
2.3
35

A
V
in/min
in
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

30%

2.62 $/lb
2.62 $/lb
50 $/hr
50.00 $/hr
30.00 $/bottle
30.00 $/bottle
330 ft^3
330.00 ft^3
0.20 $/kwh
0.20 $/kwh
- $/lb
- $/lb
Leg Size- The leg size shown above is what is required. For cost calculations 10% is added to the size shown. This is consistant with normal shop practices.
In other words welders will typically produce a weld that is 10% larger than what is required.
Fillet welds are assumed to be convex rather than flat for cost calculations (See Drawings to the right.
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Flat

Convex

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A FILLET WELD


OUTPUT FOR
Err:502
Labor Cost
Amount of filler metal needed
0.16 lbs
Welding Electrode Cost
Number of passes per joint ~
2
Gas Cost
Size of fillet weld**
0.254 in
Flux Cost
Amount of shielding gas used
#VALUE! ft^3
Pow er Cost
Number of Gas Bottles Required
#VALUE!
Actual welding time
#VALUE! hr
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
$
0.43
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
#VALUE!
100%
Flux Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Filler cost per ft of weld
0.66 $/ft
Flux cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Gas cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Shift Productivity
#VALUE! lb welded in 8 hr
** Size of the fillet weld is based on heat input. This information can be used to adjust your amps & volts to achieve the leg size you entered in Cell B10
OUTPUT FOR
GTAW
Labor Cost
Amount of filler metal needed
0.16 lbs
Welding Electrode Cost
Number of passes per joint ~
2
Gas Cost
Size of fillet weld**
0.242 in
Flux Cost
Amount of shielding gas
#VALUE! ft^3
Pow er Cost
Number of Gas Bottles Required
#VALUE!
Actual welding time
#VALUE! hr
Welding Electrode Cost
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
100%
Welding Electrode Cost
$
0.43
Gas Cost
#VALUE!
Flux Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Filler cost per ft of weld
0.66 $/ft
Flux cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Gas cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Shift Productivity
#VALUE! lb welded in 8 hr

#VALUE! Provides A

#VALUE!

Savings Relative To The #VALUE!

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A SINGLE-BEVEL GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Welding Engineer
Mruczek Welding Engineering
Johnstown PA, 15905

Base Material:
Project: Weld Cost Comparison
Company:
Product Form:
Filler Material
Subject: Header Division Plate Current Design HP Econ
Welding process(es) Used:
SMAW / FCAW
Trade Name:
Notes: process 1 = root pass, process 2 = Fill and cap passes

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1 SMAW Root Pass
Thickness (in)
0.093 in
Height of "h" (in)
0.093 in
Root Opening (in)
0.093 in
Root Face(in)
0.0930 in
Filler material
Process
Gas Used
Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Joint Angle
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor Rate
Cost of Gas
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

Units =
Last

Carbon Steel
SMAW (12" Stick)
N/A

95
20
0
0.09375
50
2.29
5
0

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft

in/min
ft^3/hr

35%

2.51
60.00
0
0.20
1
1

$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

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Pipe/Plate
ER71T-1
Lincoln

Date:
Page:

12/17/06
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For This She... English Units

Metric Units

Process 2 FCAW Fill Passes


Thickness (in)
0.8905
Height of "h" (in)
0.093
Root Opening (in)
0.093
Root Face(in)
0.093

in
in
in
in

Filler material
Process
Gas Used

Carbon Steel

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Joint Angle
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor Rate
Cost of Gas/bottle
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

265
28
320
0.045
50
2.81
10
35

Cost of Flux ($/lb)

FCAW (Gas)
75Ar-25C02

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft

in/min
ft^3/hr

45%

3.00
60.00
40.00
330.00
0.20
-

$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh
$/lb

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A SINGLE-BEVEL GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR Process 1 SMAW Root Pass
Amount of filler metal needed
#VALUE! lbs
Number of passes per joint ~
#VALUE!
Amount of shielding gas
#VALUE! ft^3
Number Gas Bottles Required
N/A
Actual welding time
#VALUE! hr
Deposition Rate
#VALUE! lb/hr
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
#VALUE!
Gas Cost
$
Flux Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Filler cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Flux cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Gas cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Shift Productivity
#VALUE! lb welded in 8 hr
OUTPUT FOR Process 2 FCAW Fill Passes
Amount of filler metal needed
6 lbs
Number of passes per joint ~
12
Amount of shielding gas Req.
#VALUE! ft^3
Number Gas Bottles Required
#VALUE!
Actual welding time
#VALUE!
Deposition Rate
#VALUE! lb/hr
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
$
17.20
Gas Cost
#VALUE!
Flux Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Filler cost per ft of weld
6.12 $/ft
Flux cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Gas cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Shift Productivity
#VALUE! lb welded in 8 hr
#VALUE! Provides A #VALUE! Savings Relative To The

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Power Cost

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Pow er Cost

Welding Electrode Cos t


100%

#VALUE!

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A DOUBLE-BEVEL GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Senior Welding Engineer

Project:
Company:
Subject: Welding Cost Comparison GMAW-P vs SAW
Welding process(es) Used: GMAW-P

Base Material: HSLA-80


Product Form: Plate
Filler Material MIL-100S
Trade Name:

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
9.5 mm
Thickness (in)
2.5 mm
Cap Height "h"(in)
2.5 mm
Root Height "h"(in)
0 mm
Root Opening (in)
1.5 mm
Root Face(in)
4 mm
Depth of Bevel (D1)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used

Carbon Steel
MCAW
95Ar-5Co2

250 A
Amps
26 V
Volts
6.985 m/min
Wire Feed (m/min)
1.143 mm
Electrode Diam. (mm)
45 deg
Bevel Angle Top Side
45 deg
Bevel Angle Back
6 m
Total Weld Length (m)
0.2667 m/min
Travel Speed (m/min)
17 L/min
Gas Flow Rate (L/min)
Welder Efficiency
35%
10.89 $/kg
Cost Electrode ($/kg)
- $/kg
Cost of Flux ($/kg)
55.00 $/hr
Labor Rate ($/hr)
40.00 $/bottle
Gas Cost(per bottle)
9.34428 m^3
Gas Cylinder Size (m^3)
0.18 $/kwh
Power Cost
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Date:
Page:

03/22/06
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English Units

Thickness (in)
Cap Height "h"(in)
Root Height "h"(in)
Root Opening (in)
Root Face(in)
Depth of Bevel (D1)
Filler material

Metric Units

Process 2
12 mm
2.5 mm
2.5 mm
0 mm
4 mm
6 mm
Carbon Steel

Process

SAW

Gas Used

N/A

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (m/min)
Electrode Diam. (mm)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Bevel Angle Back
Total Weld Length (m)
Travel Speed (m/min)
Gas Flow Rate (L/min)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/kg)
Cost of Flux ($/kg)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (m^3)
Power Cost

425
35
7.442
2
45
45
12.192
0.4064
0

A
V
m/min
mm
deg
deg
m
m/min
L/min

40%

10.71
8.95
55.00
0
0.18

$/kg
$/kg
$/hr
$/bottle
m^3
$/kwh

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A DOUBLE-BEVEL GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR MCAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
10%
Final Cost
Total cost per meter of weld
Filler cost per meter of weld
Flux cost per meter of weld
Gas cost per meter of weld
Labor cost per meter of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

OUTPUT FOR SAW


Amount of filler metal needed
#VALUE!
Amount of Flux needed
#VALUE!
Number of passes per joint ~
#VALUE!
Amount of shielding gas used
#VALUE!
Number Gas Bottles Required
N/A
Actual welding time
#VALUE!
Deposition Rate
#VALUE!
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
#VALUE!
Flux Cost
#VALUE!
Gas Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
10%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per meter of weld
#VALUE!
Filler cost per meter of weld
#VALUE!
Flux cost per meter of weld
#VALUE!
Gas cost per meter of weld
Labor cost per meter of weld
#VALUE!
Shift Productivity
#VALUE!
#VALUE! Provides A
#VALUE!

Labor Cost
Gas Cost

kg
kg

Welding Electrode Cost


Power Cost

Flux Cost

m^3
hrs
kg/hr

$/m
$/m
$/m
$/m
$/m
kg welded in 8 hr
Labor Cost

kg
kg
m^3
hr
kg/hr

$/m
$/m
$/m
$/m
$/m
kg welded in 8 hr
Savings Relative To The

###

Welding Electrode Cost

Flux Cost

Gas Cost

Pow er Cost

40%

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A COMPOUND SINGLE-BEVEL GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Welding Engineer
Mruczek Welding Engineering
Johnstown PA, 15905

Base Material:
Project: Weld Cost Comparison
Company:
Product Form:
Filler Material
Subject: Header Endplate HP ECON New Design
Welding process(es) Used: SMAW /FCAW
Trade Name:
Notes: process 1 = root pass, process 2 = Fill and cap passes

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
0.98425197 in
Thickness
0.09375 in
Height of "h"
0.19685039 in
Root Opening
0.06299213 in
Root Face
0.75 in
Depth of root Bevel
Filler material

Carbon Steel

Process
Gas Used

FCAW (Gas)

275
28
330
0.052
30
10
2.81
10.5
35

Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

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Process
Gas Used

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Root Angle (deg)
Final Angle (deg)
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)

45%

3.00
60.00
40.00
330.00
0.20
1

Date:
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Thickness
Height of "h"
Root Opening
Root Face
Depth of root Bevel
Filler material

75Ar-25C02

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Root Angle (deg)
Final Angle (deg)
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)

CS
Pipe / Plate
E71T-1
Lincoln

$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh
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Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

Metric Units

Process 2
0.98425 in
0.09375 in
0.19685 in
0.06299 in
0.75 in
Carbon Steel
GMAW (Spray)
95Ar-5Co2

425
32
200
0.052
30
10
2.81
11
0

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

45%

2.25
1.50
50.00
40.00
330
0.15

$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A COMPOUND SINGLE-BEVEL GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR FCAW (Gas)
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
$
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
0%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
$
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs

OUTPUT FOR GMAW (Spray)


Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
0%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs

Labor Cost

ft^3

Flux Cost

hr
lb/hr

Pow er Cost

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cost

ft^3
bottles
hr
lb/hr

Flux Cos t
Gas Cost
Power Cost

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

Welding Electrode Cost


Gas Cost

#VALUE! Provides A

#VALUE!

Savings Relative To The

###

GMAW (Spray)

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A SINGLE-V GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Senior Welding Engineer
CTC
Johnstown PA, 15905

Project:
GMAW Tow Bars
Company: Utility Tool & Trailer
Subject:
Tow Bar Welding Cost
Welding process(es) Used: GTAW
Notes:

Base Material:
Product Form:
Filler Material
Trade Name:

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
0.375 in
Thickness (in)
0.125 in
Height of "h" (in)
0.125 in
Root Opening (in)
0.0000 in
Root Face(in)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used
Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Joint Angle (deg)
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor Rate
Cost of Gas
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

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Carbon Steel

CS
Tube/Bar
ER70S-2
Lincoln L-50

Date:
Page:
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For This She...

03/09/07
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Process 2
Thickness (in)
Height of "h" (in)
Root Opening (in)
Root Face(in)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used

GTAW
98Ar-2O2

100
15
225
0.045
37.5
4.00
11
35

A
V
in/min
in
deg

2.30
50.00
40.00
330
0.20
1
2

$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh
$/lb

ft

in/min
ft^3/hr

15%

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Metric Units

2
0.125
0.125
0.0000

Units =
Last

in
in
in

Carbon Steel
SMAW (12" Stick)
N/A

200
Amps
26
Volts
225
Wire Feed (in/min)
0.045
Electrode Diam. (in)
37.5
Joint Angle (deg)
4.00
Total Weld Length (ft)
4
Travel Speed (in/min)
35
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
15%
2.30
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
50.00
Labor Rate
40.00
Cost of Gas
330.00
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
0.20
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

in

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft

in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh
$/lb

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A SINGLE-V GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR Process 1 GTAW
Amount of filler metal needed
#VALUE!
Number of passes per joint ~
#VALUE!
Amount of shielding gas
#VALUE!
Number of Gas Bottles Required
#VALUE!
Actual welding time
#VALUE!
Deposition Rate
#VALUE!
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
#VALUE!
Gas Cost
#VALUE!
Flux Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE!
Filler cost per ft of weld
#VALUE!
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
#VALUE!
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE!
Shift Productivity
#VALUE!

lbs
ft^3

Labor Cos t

Welding Electrode Cost

Flux Cos t

Power Cos t

Gas Cos t

hr
lb/hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded /in 8 hr

OUTPUT FOR Process 2 SMAW (12" Stick)


Amount of filler metal needed
#VALUE! lbs
Number of passes per joint ~
#VALUE!
Amount of shielding gas
#VALUE! ft^3
Number of Gas Bottles Required
N/A
Actual welding time
#VALUE! hr
Deposition Rate
#VALUE! lb/hr
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
#VALUE!
Gas Cost
#VALUE!
Flux Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Filler cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Flux cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Gas cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Shift Productivity
#VALUE! lb welded in 8 hr
#VALUE! Provides a
#VALUE!
Savings Relative To The #VALUE!

Labor Cost
Power Cost

Welding Electrode Cost

Gas Cost

Flux Cost

PERFORMANCE AND COST COMPARISONS


12.00

10.00

8.00

6.00

Process 1
Process 2

4.00

2.00

0.00

Shift Productivity

Deposition Rate

Total cost per ft


of weld

Labor cost per ft


of weld

Metric Units

Carbon Steel
SMAW (12" Stick)

15%

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A DOUBLE-V GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Welding Engineer

Project:
Company: NSRP
Subject:

Welding Cost

Welding process(es) CWF SAW

Base Material:
Product Form:
Filler Material
Trade Name:

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
2 in
Thickness (in)
0.125 in
Cap Height "h"(in)
0.125 in
Root Height "h"(in)
0.000 in
Root Opening (in)
0.150 in
Root Face(in)
0.925 in
Depth of Bevel (D1)
Filler material

HSLA-65/100
Date:
10/10/05
Plate
Page:
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English Units
Metric Units
Lincoln LA-100 For This Sheet

Thickness (in)
Cap Height "h"(in)
Root Height "h"(in)
Root Opening (in)
Root Face(in)
Depth of Bevel (D1)
Filler material

Carbon Steel

Process

SAW

Process

Gas Used

N/A

Gas Used

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Bevel Angle Back
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

Units =
Last

Process 2
2 in
0.125 in
0.125 in
0.000 in
0.150 in
0.925 in
Carbon Steel
SAW-Twin Wire
N/A

415
31.5
57
0.125
55
55
75000
9.00
0.00

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Bevel Angle Back
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)

2.93
4.45
60.00
0
0.20
1
1

$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

Welder Efficiency
40%
3.93 $/lb
Cost Electrode
4.45 $/lb
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
50.00 $/hr
Labor Rate ($/hr)
- $/bottle
Gas Cost(per bottle)
0 ft^3
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
0.18 $/kwh
Power Cost

50%

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680
32
250
0.0625
55
55
75000
20.00
0

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A DOUBLE-V GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR SAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
0%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
N/A
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs

Labor Cos t

Welding Electrode Cost

Flux Cost

Gas Cos t

Power Cos t

ft^3
hr
lb/hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

OUTPUT FOR SAW-Twin Wire


Amount of filler metal needed
#VALUE! lbs
Amount of Flux needed
#VALUE! lbs
Number of passes per joint ~
#VALUE!
Amount of shielding gas used
#VALUE! ft^3
Number of Gas Bottles Required
N/A
Actual welding time
#VALUE! hr
Deposition Rate
#VALUE! lb/hr
Labor Cost
#VALUE!
Welding Electrode Cost
#VALUE!
Flux Cost
#VALUE!
Gas Cost
$
Power Cost
#VALUE!
Initial Cost
#VALUE!
0%
Final Cost
#VALUE!
Total cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Filler cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Flux cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Gas cost per ft of weld
- $/ft
Labor cost per ft of weld
#VALUE! $/ft
Shift Productivity
#VALUE! lb welded in 8 hr

Labor Cos t

Welding Electrode Cost

Gas Cost

Power Cost

Flux Cost

#VALUE! Provides a

#VALUE!

Savings Relative To The

###

Labor Cos t

Welding Electrode Cost

Gas Cost

Power Cost

Flux Cost

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A SINGLE-U GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Welding Engineer
Mruczek Welding Engineering

Project:
Company:
Subject:

Welding Cost

Welding process(es) Used:

Base Material: SA335 P-22


Product Form: Pipe
Filler Material E71T-1
Trade Name:

Date:
Page:

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Johnstown, PA

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Process 1
0.375 in
Thickness (in)
0.01 in
Cap Height "h"(in)
0.125 in
Root Opening (in)
0.25 in
Radius of U groove
0.0625 in
Radius Offset
0.0625 in
Root Face(in)
0.5 in
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used
Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

Units =
Last

Thickness (in)
Cap Height "h"(in)
Root Opening (in)
Radius of U groove
Radius Offset
Root Face(in)
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material

Carbon Steel
GTAW
Ar

60%

135
18
20
0.125
20
7.32
7
35
0%
7.00
31.00
50.00
330
0.18
1
1

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

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Process 2
2.875 in
0.125 in
0.125 in
0.25 in
0 in
0.125 in
2.875 in
Carbon Steel

Process

FCAW (Gas)

Gas Used

75Ar-25C02

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

260
26
310
0.045
18
100
18
35
60% 0%
6.00
31.00
50.00
330
0.18

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A SINGLE-U GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR GTAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
20%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

OUTPUT FOR FCAW (Gas)


Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
$
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
20%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs

Labor Cos t

ft^3

Flux Cost

hr
lb/hr

Power Cos t

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs

Welding Electrode Cost


Gas Cost

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

ft^3
hr
lb/hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost

#VALUE! Provides A

#VALUE!

Savings Relative To The

###

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A Double-U GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Welding Engineer

Project:
Company:
Subject:

Welding Cost

Welding process(es) Used:

Process 1
4
Thickness (in)
0.0625
Cap Height "h"(in)
0.125
Root Opening (in)
0.5
Radius of U Top Side
0.5
Radius of U Bottom Side
0
Radius Offset Top Side
0
Radius Offset Bottom
0.25
Root Face(in)
1.875
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Carbon Steel
Process
MCAW
Gas Used

Base Material: A 516


Product Form: Plate
Filler Material E71T-1
Trade Name:

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in
in
in
in
in
in
in
in
in

98Ar-2Co2

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Bevel Angle Back
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

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50%

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Metric Units

Process 2
4 in
Thickness (in)
0.0625 in
Cap Height "h"(in)
0 in
Root Opening (in)
0.5 in
Radius of U groove
0.5 in
Radius of U Bottom Side
0.13 in
Radius Offset Top Side
0.13 in
Radius Offset Bottom
0.25 in
Root Face(in)
1.875 in
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Carbon Steel
Process
GTAW
Gas Used
N/A

325
28
400
0.052
20
20
100
10
35

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

3.93
55.00
35.00
330
0.18

$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

1
1

Date:
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Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Bevel Angle Back
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

350
28
400
0.052
20
20
100
10
35
50%

3.93
55.00
35.00
330
0.18

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A DOUBLE-U GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR MCAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
12%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity
OUTPUT FOR
GTAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
12%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs
passes
ft^3
bottle(s)
hr
lb/hr

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
N/A
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs
passes
ft^3
bottle(s)
hr
lb/hr

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cos t

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cos t
Power Cos t

#VALUE! Provides A

#VALUE!

Cost Savings Relative To The

#VALUE!

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cos t

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cos t
Power Cos t

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A SINGLE-J GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Senior Welding Engineer
Mruczek Welding Engineering

Project: Tube to Header Welds Cost


Company: CMI/EPTI
Subject:

Welding Cost and Time

Welding process(es) Used: GTAW

Base Material: SA106


Product Form: Pipe
Filler Material ER70S-6
Trade Name:

Date:
Page:
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Process 1
0.5 in
Thickness (in)
0.001 in
Cap Height "h"(in)
0 in
Root Opening (in)
0.25 in
Radius of J groove
0 in
Radius Offset
0.125 in
Root Face(in)
0.25 in
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used

Carbon Steel

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

120
15
0
0.09375
20
0.654
3
35
0%
30%
2.62
50.00
30.00
330
0.20

Units =
Last

Thickness (in)
Cap Height "h"(in)
Root Opening (in)
Radius of J groove
Radius Offset
Root Face(in)
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used

GTAW
Ar

1
1

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

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Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

Process 2
0.5 in
0.001 in
0 in
0.25 in
0 in
0.125 in
0.25 in
0.1125
Carbon Steel
0.25
GTAW
Ar

115
15
0
0.09375
20
0.654
4
35
3
30%
2.62
50.00
30.00
330
0.20

A
V
in/min
in
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A SINGLE-J GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR GTAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
0%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity
OUTPUT FOR GTAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
0%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
0
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs
passes
ft^3
bottle(s)
hr
lb/hr

#VALUE!
0.00
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

lbs
lbs
passes
ft^3
bottle(s)
hr
lb/hr

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cos t

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cos t
Flux Cos t
Gas Cost
Power Cost

#VALUE! Provides A

#VALUE!

Savings Relative To The

###

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cos t

Labor Cos t
Welding Electrode Cos t
Flux Cos t
Gas Cost
Power Cost

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR A Double-J GROOVE WELD


Mark Mruczek
Welding Engineer

Project: MLMS Project


Company: Office Of Navel Research
Subject:

Welding Cost

Welding process(es) Used: SAW / SAW-TW

Base Material: HSLA-100


Product Form: Plate
Filler Material EMS
Trade Name:

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
4 in
Thickness (in)
0.063 in
Cap Height "h"(in)
0 in
Root Opening (in)
0.5 in
Radius of J groove
0.177 in
Radius Offset
0.25 in
Root Face(in)
1.8125 in
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used
Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Bevel Angle Top Side
Bevel Angle Back Side
Total Weld Length (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost

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SAW
N/A

50%

1
1

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
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$/lb
$/hr
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ft^3
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Thickness (in)
Cap Height "h"(in)
Root Opening (in)
Radius of J groove
Radius Offset
Root Face(in)
Depth of Bevel (D)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used

Carbon Steel

535
32
278
0.0625
30
30
1000
12
0
0%
3.45
3.45
50.00
0
0.18

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Metric Units

Process 2
4 in
0.064 in
0 in
0.5 in
0.177 in
0.375 in
1.8125 in
Carbon Steel
SAW
N/A

725
Amps
34
Volts
315
Wire Feed (in/min)
0.0625
Electrode Diam. (in)
25
Bevel Angle Top Side
25
Bevel Angle Back Side
1000
Total Weld Length (m)
17
Travel Speed (m/min)
0
Gas Flow Rate (L/min)
0%
Welder Efficiency
50%
3.93
Cost Electrode
3.45
Cost of Flux ($/lb)
50.00
Labor Rate ($/hr)
Gas Cost(per bottle)
0
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
0.18
Power Cost

A
V
in/min
in
deg
deg
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr
$/lb
$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A DOUBLE-J GROOVE WELD


OUTPUT FOR SAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
10%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity
OUTPUT FOR
SAW
Amount of filler metal needed
Amount of Flux needed
Number of passes per joint ~
Amount of shielding gas used
Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
10%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld
Shift Productivity

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lbs
lbs
passes
ft^3
bottle(s)
hr
lb/hr

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lbs
lbs
passes
ft^3
bottle(s)
hr
lb/hr

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Pow er Cost

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
lb welded in 8 hr

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Pow er Cost

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Cost Savings Relative To The

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Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Pow er Cost

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Flux Cost
Gas Cost
Pow er Cost

DETERMINING WELDING COST FOR WELD OVERLAY/SURFACING


Mark Mruczek
Senior Welding Engineer

Project: Koma Kulshan Bucket Overlay


Company: NAES Power Contractors
Subject: Welding Cost & Time
Welding process(es) Used: FCAW

Base Material: SS
Product Form:
Filler Material E410NiMo
Metrode
Trade Name:

Please choose units before you enter data into the fields below
Process 1
Width-W (in)
56.5
in
Overlay thickness (S)
0.25
in
Filler material
Stainless Steel
Process

FCAW (Gas)0

Gas Used

75Ar-25C02

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Total Length of Weld (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)
Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor/Overhead Rate
Cost of Gas
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

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English Units

Leg Size (in)


Overlay thickness (S)
Filler material
Process
Gas Used

190
26
325
0.052
100
10.0
35

A
V
in/min
in
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

Amps
Volts
Wire Feed (in/min)
Electrode Diam. (in)
Total Length of Weld (ft)
Travel Speed (in/min)
Gas Flow Rate (ft^3/hr)

6.00
60.00
40.00
330.00
0.20
-

$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh
$/lb

Welder Efficiency
Cost Electrode ($/lb)
Labor/Overhead Rate
Cost of Gas
Gas Cylinder Size (ft^3)
Power Cost
Cost of Flux ($/lb)

40%

Metric Units

Process 2
56.5
in
0.25 in
Stainless Steel

0
GMAW (Spray)
75Ar-25C02

125
22
200
0.156
100
5.0
35

A
V
in/min
in
ft
in/min
ft^3/hr

30%

3.00
60.00
30.00
330.00
0.20
-

$/lb
$/hr
$/bottle
ft^3
$/kwh
$/lb

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Last

1
1

WELDING COST OUTPUT FOR A FILLET WELD


Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Pow er Cost

OUTPUT FOR
FCAW (Gas)
Amount of filler metal needed

Amount of shielding gas used


Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
10%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld

5605.06 lbs

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$ 33,630.35
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$
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336.30
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OUTPUT FOR
GMAW (Spray)
Amount of filler metal needed

Amount of shielding gas


Number of Gas Bottles Required
Actual welding time
Deposition Rate
Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Power Cost
Initial Cost
11%
Final Cost
Total cost per ft of weld
Filler cost per ft of weld
Flux cost per ft of weld
Gas cost per ft of weld
Labor cost per ft of weld

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Pow er Cost

ft^3
hr
lb/hr
Welding Electrode Cost
100%

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft

Labor Cost
Welding Electrode Cost
Gas Cost
Flux Cost
Pow er Cost

5033.11 lbs

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$ 16,815.20
#VALUE!
$
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168.15
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ft^3
hr
lb/hr

$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft
$/ft

Welding Electrode Cost


100%

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Savings Relative To The #VALUE!

Weld Cost CalcXL


Written By: Mark F. Mruczek
Copyright 2006 Mark F. Mruczek

Updates since inception


Date Change
16-May-02 Added Update Sheet
Check Spelling
Checked Against Sample Calculations
5-Feb-03 Added Compound Single Bevel Joint to the spreadsheet
Moved all calculations to a separate page
8-Jul-03 Added Double-V, and Double Bevel joint to the spreadsheet
Sample Values Entered
10-Oct-03 Added Units page
Added units conversion VB code to each sheet
17-Jan-04 Added Single-U, Single-J, and Double-J Joints to the spreadsheet
Updated all weld joint drawing using Arc Works drawing software From the Lincoln Electric company
Updated Tables page to add more base metals, gases and welder efficiencies
27-Apr-04 Corrected errors in cost calculations
Protected Spreadsheet
9-Aug-05 Added Deposition rate page to the spreadsheet
Corrected errors in unit conversion calculations in VB code
Updated Weld Joint Drawings
Sample Calcs Ran-Verification Complete
Added Notes to Fillet weld page and fillet weld drawing showing flat and convex beads
12//14/2005 Changed Name from Weld Cost Rev 3 to Weld Cost CalcXL
30-Jan-06 Filed for Copyright
21-Nov-06 Upgraded program to correct deposition rate calculation. Added overlay cost worksheet for weld overlay.
27-Nov-06 Added the ability to have user input SAW flux consumption ratio in lieu of assuming 1:1 (1 lb of flux
for every lb of welding wire)
15-Apr-07 Corrected calculation problem with fillet weld sheet

mpany

eld overlay.
f flux

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