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Initiation of GTAW ARCS by high-voltage impulses

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5040330

An impulse arc starter for generating a sustained plasma flow for gas tungsten arc gas welding has been developed. This method overcomes the disadvantages inherent in other methods of arc starting.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5040330
Report Number(s):
SAND-82-8020; ON: DE82021707
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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