The document discusses Tandem MIG welding, which uses two independently-controlled welding arcs through a single torch to improve productivity. The lead arc controls deposition rate and penetration, while the trailing arc controls weld bead appearance. This dual-wire process allows for exceptional welding speeds and high deposition rates compared to single-wire welding. The independent control of the arcs enhances weld pool dynamics to improve weld quality, penetration, and bead shape. Tandem MIG is well-suited for automotive and heavy equipment applications requiring high travel speeds or deposition rates.
The document discusses Tandem MIG welding, which uses two independently-controlled welding arcs through a single torch to improve productivity. The lead arc controls deposition rate and penetration, while the trailing arc controls weld bead appearance. This dual-wire process allows for exceptional welding speeds and high deposition rates compared to single-wire welding. The independent control of the arcs enhances weld pool dynamics to improve weld quality, penetration, and bead shape. Tandem MIG is well-suited for automotive and heavy equipment applications requiring high travel speeds or deposition rates.
The document discusses Tandem MIG welding, which uses two independently-controlled welding arcs through a single torch to improve productivity. The lead arc controls deposition rate and penetration, while the trailing arc controls weld bead appearance. This dual-wire process allows for exceptional welding speeds and high deposition rates compared to single-wire welding. The independent control of the arcs enhances weld pool dynamics to improve weld quality, penetration, and bead shape. Tandem MIG is well-suited for automotive and heavy equipment applications requiring high travel speeds or deposition rates.
Tandem MIG is a dual wire GMAW process that is Lead arc is synchronized used in automated welding applications to improve pulsed while the Trailing welding productivity. The process uses two welding arc is Constant Voltage for power sources and two wire feeders acting in achieving maximum tandem to deliver two wire electrodes through a welding speed and gap bridging. single welding torch. The two welding g arcs that are g generated are Standard/Pulsed mode: Best for deep penetration electrically isolated from one another and are th Lead the L d arc is i in i Constant C t t Voltage V lt moded which hi h maximizes penetration and travel speed while the controlled independently. The welding arcs work Trailing arc is in pulse mode to reduce heat input and together, generally separated by less than 0.50 cool the weld puddle. inches, in the same weld pool. The independent Standard/Standard mode: Lead and Trailing arcs control of the two welding arcs is used to control are both in Constant Voltage mode usually for welding the thermal and fluid dynamics of the weld pool to with just one electrode and switching to the other further enhance welding performance. The added when changing directions to reduce cycle time. deposit rate achieved by the dual wire delivery and the added weld pool control is used to overcome ADVANTAGES single wire limitations to produce high travel speeds 9 Exceptional welding speeds and electrode melt-off rates (weld metal 9 High weld metal deposition rate deposition). 9 Superior weld quality: Reduced heat input Resists burn-through on thin materials Maintains low spatter levels Produces P d goodd penetration t ti on thi thick k materials Improves bead wetting at weld toes Resists undercut 9 Bead profile control 9 Lowers production costs 9 Increases productivity
EQUIPMENT Power Sources It was vital that the two power sources communicate with each other for the synchronization of the two electric arcs.
Wire Feeders APPLICATIONS
High Travel Speed Welding: High Deposition Welding: Welding Torch Automotive components Heavy equipment Wheels, large and small ASME tanks MODES OF TRANSFER Cylinders Structural Tanks Railroad industry Two wire electrodes are positioned in line, in the Gussets and Stiffeners Pipe and tubular direction of travel. The first electrode, the lead, Many thin gauge lap and components controls deposition rate and penetration. The filler welds second electrode, the trail, controls weld bead REFERENCES appearance. www.lincolnelectric.com www.wolfrobotics.com/products/images/TwinWireMIGbro.pdf