The ultrasonic assisted GMAW (U-GMAW) method is proposed to achieve a more stable welding process and better weld quality. Tbe U-GMA W system is dereloped, which consists of power supplies, ultrasonic vibration syst...The ultrasonic assisted GMAW (U-GMAW) method is proposed to achieve a more stable welding process and better weld quality. Tbe U-GMA W system is dereloped, which consists of power supplies, ultrasonic vibration system and specially designed u'elding torch. The U-GMA W process and eonventional GMA W process are compared through bead-on-plate welding. The weld beads arc continuous and well protected, while the weld surface appearances by GMA W and U-GMA W are apparently diffierent. The metal transfe ,node changes from globular transfer to short-circuiting transfer after ultrasonic wave is applied onto the arc.展开更多
文摘The ultrasonic assisted GMAW (U-GMAW) method is proposed to achieve a more stable welding process and better weld quality. Tbe U-GMA W system is dereloped, which consists of power supplies, ultrasonic vibration system and specially designed u'elding torch. The U-GMA W process and eonventional GMA W process are compared through bead-on-plate welding. The weld beads arc continuous and well protected, while the weld surface appearances by GMA W and U-GMA W are apparently diffierent. The metal transfe ,node changes from globular transfer to short-circuiting transfer after ultrasonic wave is applied onto the arc.