Influência de parâmetros do processo FCAW-G nas características da solda do aço ASTM A-36

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the influence of the parameters of Gas Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G) on the characteristics of welding steel ASTM A-36. Parameters such as arc voltage (V), feed speed of the wire (Valim) and stickout (distance nozzle contact piece - DBCP) were varied to detect their influence on the width, penetration, reinforcement of the cord, and the hardness of metal weld. Furthermore, it was determined the influence of these parameters on deposition rate of filler metal and the welds were tested for resistance to tensile and impact strength (Charpy test) to determine the quality of the recommended standard. The geometric measurements of weld were carried out in macrographs by the obtained from the cross section of the weld, through an optical microscope as well as the analysis of the microstructure. The hardness measurements were carried out with durometer in cross section of the fillets. The deposition rate in kg/h was determined by weighing the specimen before and after the deposition of solder. It was found that in general the morphology of the cord (width, penetration and reinforcement) was greatly influenced directly by the feed speed of the wire, followed by welding voltage, and stickout. Similarly, the deposition rate was directly influenced by the feed speed, voltage and DBCP, the first with a significant increase (24, 08%), and the tension witch a not so intensive effect (4, 17%). Thus it can be said based on the values of the parameters used in this study that the highest rate of deposition (4,32 kg/h), the better morphology of the weld cord and appropriate hardness was obtained with Valim of 12.5 m/min, voltage 34 V and 16 mm DBCP .