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    This document discusses precautions for semi-automatic and automatic welding. For semi-automatic welding like MIG/MAG welding, protection from wind is needed and welding conditions must be appropriate. For automatic welding like submerged arc welding, an accurate weld groove is required. Precautions for automatic equipment include accurate parts and assembly as well as adequate shielding gas and equipment. Maintenance of welding equipment includes greasing wire-feeding gears and cleaning contact tips and nozzles.

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    This document discusses precautions for semi-automatic and automatic welding. For semi-automatic welding like MIG/MAG welding, protection from wind is needed and welding conditions must be appropriate. For automatic welding like submerged arc welding, an accurate weld groove is required. Precautions for automatic equipment include accurate parts and assembly as well as adequate shielding gas and equipment. Maintenance of welding equipment includes greasing wire-feeding gears and cleaning contact tips and nozzles.

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    This document discusses precautions for semi-automatic and automatic welding. For semi-automatic welding like MIG/MAG welding, protection from wind is needed and welding conditions must be appropriate. For automatic welding like submerged arc welding, an accurate weld groove is required. Precautions for automatic equipment include accurate parts and assembly as well as adequate shielding gas and equipment. Maintenance of welding equipment includes greasing wire-feeding gears and cleaning contact tips and nozzles.

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    4.

    5 Semi-automatic and
    automatic welding
    4.5 Semi-automatic and automatic
    welding
    4.5.1 Precautions for semi-automatic welding
    4.5.2 Precautions for automatic welding
    4.5.3 Treatment and maintenance of welding
    equipment
    4.5 Semi-automatic and automatic welding
    4.5.1 Precautions for semi-automatic welding

    CO2 gas shielded arc welding and MIG/MAG welding are frequently
    used for semi-automatic welding. Precautions to be taken with these
    welding processes are as follows;

    a. Protection from wind is necessary during welding. Below 1.5-


    2m/sec of wind, it is preferable to keep shielding gas atmosphere
    at the weld arc over the molten pool. A wind screen or shelter is
    usually used in a workshop. An awning or box-shaped frame is
    recommended outdoors.

    b. The welding groove should be cleaned carefully. Oil, paint, water,


    and rust should be removed.
    c. Welding conditions should be appropriate. The welding torch
    should be operated smoothly and kept at an adequate height
    (15-25 mm of wire extension is desirable) and at an adequate
    angle to obtain a stable arc, good penetration, and good
    appearance of weld bead.

    d. Abrupt bending of the conduit cable should be avoided to


    maintain a smooth wire feeding. The allowable limit of bending
    is approximately 1 turn of 500 mm diameter.

    e. A good match between the contact tip's opening and wire


    diameter is important for smooth wire feeding and ensuring
    good electric contact.

    f. Proper training and qualifications (JIS Z 3841) of all welders


    involved are necessary.
    4.5.2 Precautions for automatic welding
    Submerged arc welding has been representative of all automatic welding until
    recently, but automatic types of CO2 gas shielded metal arc welding including
    MAG/MIG are now also routine. Due to deep penetration, a very accurate weld
    groove is required for submerged arc welding. The weld groove should be
    cleaned very thoroughly. Oil, water, or rust in or near a weld groove will often
    cause blowholes. Precautions for gas shielded metal arc welding are the same as
    described in sec. 4.5.1.
    Precautions for unmanned automatic welding, such as a robot welding, are as
    follows;
    a. Accurate parts and accurate assembly works as well as welding groove
    accuracy are required.
    b. Use of an adequate combination of shielding gas and wire to reduce spatter
    is necessary. The choice of welding equipment is also important.
    c. A seam tracking device is necessary for welding equipment for large scale
    structures.
    d. Automatic nozzle cleaners, automatic wire end cutter and automatic tip
    changers are desirable.
    Narrow gap welding requires an accurate welding
    groove.

    Accordingly, consideration for the prevention of lack of fusion


    and slag removal are required. The required skill of operators
    of automatic equipment is not as great as that required for
    semi- automatic welding, but substantial training and skill to
    operate the equipment, electronic, and mechanical
    knowledge, knowledge of materials, welding consumables,
    welding conditions, etc. are still required.
    4.5.3 Treatment and maintenance of welding
    equipment
    Automatic and semi-automatic welding equipment should be well
    maintained electronically and mechanically. ISO 9000 and ISO
    3834 also require periodic maintenance for the equipment and
    calibration for the instruments.

    Wire feeding devices are the main recipients of daily


    maintenance.
    4.5.3 Treatment and maintenance of welding
    equipment
    Other main considerations are listed below;

    a. Greasing of wire- feeding gears and bearings.


    b. Cleaning and check for wear of wire feeding rollers and pressure
    rollers.
    c. Cleaning and check for wear of conduit cables and wire passages.
    d. Cleaning and periodical checks of contact tips and torch nozzles.
    e. Check of shield gas passages and electric cables. As the air cooled
    transformer for a DC welding equipment easily deterioration.
    Periodical cleaning with an air blower is necessary.

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