| 摘要 |
The invention comprises a method of arc welding and apparatus associated with the method. Preferred embodiments deliver welding wire from an associated autofeed source along a substantially straight path and into the weld zone. The resistance of the wire to further travel within the weld zone results in the torch assembly being propelled along the workpiece at a constant speed proportional to the rate of wire feed. This allows high quality welds substantially free of waves or ridges to be consistently made and at high speeds - 1000 mm per minute - being achieved in trials. The invention also addresses some problems associated with the welding of difficult materials, or when heavier gauge welding wires are used. |
