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Title: Method and device for reducing overpenetration at the start of plasma arc welds

Patent ·
OSTI ID:20015703

A shim for improving plasma arc weld quality has ends tapered at about 25{degree} and notches at each end roughly centered over the corner between the tapered ends and main body of the shim. The improved shim allows lower starting plasma arc heat input and reduces the occurrence of sagging, or overpenetration, of the weld.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
20015703
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 14 Mar 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English