J Mater Sci Technol ›› 2001, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (01): 187-188.

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Current density distribution in double-sided GTAW process

Hongming GAO, Lin WU, Honggang DONG   

  1. National Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding Production Technology, Harbin institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
  • Received:2000-04-05 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2001-01-28 Published:2009-10-10
  • Contact: Hongming GAO

Abstract: A three dimensional current density distribution in double-sided gas tungsten are welding (GTAW) proces is performed. The current density distribution field is evaluated by numerically solving Maxwell equations in the domain of the workpiece. In the boundary condition, the current density on the workpiece surface is assumed as Gaussian distribution. Results show that the current distribution in DSAW is different from single side are welding, it is more concentrated and the relative location of the two torches influence the current distribution greatly.

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