What is ORBITAL WELDING ?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe orbital welding means a continuous 360-degree arc electrical rotation around a piece of work (usually a pipe). This process was originally created due to an operator error in GTAW welding. In Orbital Welding, the computer-controlled fusion process is performed with very little operator interference. This process is specifically used for \u201chigh quality\u201d and \u201chigh repeatability\u201d welds.<\/p>\n
In the 1960s, the aerospace industry needed a very precise welding process that could create hydraulic lines of planes with tungsten arc welding and inert gas. This requirement led to the development of an orbital welding method in an airline company.<\/p>\n
For many reasons, such as different welding situations and the limited space around the connecting line, standard welding cannot be achieved manually. To fully control the boiling pond, a perfect balance between gravitational forces and surface tension should be established in any position of the arc. This is possible with planned changes in the effective factors of welding in orbital welding.<\/p>\n
In particular, the tube welding process is performed using closed-head valves according to ASME Section 9.<\/p>\n
An approved orbital welding sample can be 100% repeated until the welding program or the gas used is changed. Training and experience, of course, will allow operators to make acceptable bouts.<\/p>\n
ASME considerations for the certification of a person as an orbital welding operator require a person to install the head and create a welding program with a welding machine in such a way that six successive welds can pass bending or stretching tests.<\/p>\n
Successful Orbital Welding also depends on the quality of the tube material. Usually, only 316L stainless steel tubes (not pipes) are used in high-speed orbital welding.<\/p>\n
Another important factor is the use of argon gas purity. Minimum purity for common industrial applications should be 99.995%. For some applications, it is necessary to use very pure argon with a purity of 99.9998% and the use of suitable equipment such as flowmeters and valves for this purity. Usually, you can not use rubber equipment for gaseous gas, because it absorbs moisture and oxygen and releases argon.<\/p>\n
Welding samples for testing welding quality are usually required at the beginning of each shift. If any of the welding parameters, such as the welding program or the gas, is to be changed, the welding sample should be re-sampled and inspected in terms of the internal and external surfaces.<\/p>\n
For some reasons, the orbital welding is performed on tubes and not tubes, most notably the variations in the outer diameter of the tubes.<\/p>\n
Orbital welding today is the standard method for connecting gas and fluid systems to the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. Orbital welding for these industries was created commercially in the mid-1980s.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t