The Basics of Submerged Arc Welding

摘要

Submerged arc welding is nearly a fully automated process. "The operator isn't handling the equipment, but pushing a button. It can be done robotically, but people generally don't because most submerged arc welding is done in a straight line, whereas robots are better for complex shapes," Mike Flagg, manager of the applications engineering department for the Lincoln Electric Company (www.lincolnelectic.com), said. Some companies automate the process with a set of rollers, or they might place the arc and welding head on a beam that moves along the seam.