Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer

Spray transfer  Continuous transfer

When current and voltage are raised together higher energy of metal.
is available for fusion (typically > ~ 25 volts & ~ 250 amps).  High voltage long
This causes a fine droplets of weld metal to be sprayed from arc.
the tip of the wire into the weld pool.  High heat input.
Transfer-mode advantages  Fluid weld pool.
 High energy gives good fusion.  High deposition.
 High rates of weld metal deposition are given.  No spatter.
 These characteristics make it suitable for welding thicker
joints.
 Transfer-mode disadvantages.
 It cannot be used for positional welding.

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Dip, Globular and Spray Transfer Spray Transfer

 Tapered tip as anode

climbs wire.
 Small droplets with free
flight from pinch effect.
Dip, Globular and Spray Film  Requires Ar-rich gas.
 High current and
voltage, high distortion.
 Large pool, not
positional.
 Used for thick material
and flat/horizontal weld.

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Pulsed Transfer Pulsed Transfer Attributes

Advantages
 Good fusion.
 Small weld pool allows all-position welding.

Disadvantages
 More complex and expensive power source.
 Difficult to set parameters.
Amps

Back Peak current  But synergic easy to set, manufacturer

Current provides programmes to suit wire type, dia.
and type of gas.
Time

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