Improved apparatus distributes inert gas to protect against oxidation on root side of weld during welding and after welding while joint remains hot. Simple and lightweight; readily moved along weld path in synchronism with torch. Because it concentrates inert gas where needed, consumes gas at relatively low rate, and not necessary to monitor oxygen content of protective atmosphere. Apparatus does not obscure view of root side of weld. Used for full-penetration plasma-arc welding of such reactive metals as aluminum/lithium alloys and titanium.


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    Title :

    Nonchamber, Root-Side, Inert-Gas Purging During Welding


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    Publication date :

    1995-05-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English






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