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shayanhussain
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Welding Distortion Control

11/09/2015 1:41 AM

Hi everyone,

I want to discuss about the distortion control technique in a structure. Overall dimensions of the structure are 4m X 4m. This structure is made by joining 4 MS plates having thickness of 10 mm. There will be three longitudnal welds in order to make 4m X 4m structure. There is constraint i.e. structure is accessible only from one side.

I need your suggestions about how i can control longitudnal as well as transverse distortion and what should be the best welding sequence/technique. Sketch of the structure is also attached for your reference.

Your valuable suggestions will be highly appreciated.
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Re: Welding Distortion Control

11/09/2015 8:52 AM

What sketch?

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11/10/2015 3:09 PM

If you can't see it, perhaps you need to try a different browser...

The sketch is small, but clearly there for me. (FireFox on a Mac)

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11/09/2015 9:26 AM

You control distortion by controlling the application of heat. Stitch welding is used for this and so is pre and post weld heating.

Ask a welding expert.

Better yet, hire one.
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11/09/2015 11:06 PM

See the material composition and thickness. May be preheating and post weld heat treatment is required for distortion control.
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11/10/2015 2:12 AM

Your "structure" is a 4m x 4m x 10mm thick plate of MS, right?

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11/10/2015 2:14 AM

yes
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11/10/2015 2:48 AM

Is it a stand alone structure or will this be part of something else?

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11/10/2015 5:45 AM

yes three I beams will be welded with this 4m X 4m structure. First of all i want to control longitudnal as well as transverse distortion.What should be the welding sequence and what kind of stiffners i should use.
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11/10/2015 2:36 AM

Need to see the sketch really, if its 4m*4m*10mm it should have some kind of stiffeners or there is no point in trying to control distortion.
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11/10/2015 2:47 AM

Thinking same. It could be futile.....

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11/10/2015 7:00 AM

Box section would be best for temporary stiffeners (something like 100*100*8 for 10mm plate), just stagger your welds and don't remove temporary stiffeners until everything has gone cold, with out more info this is all I can offer
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11/10/2015 10:18 AM

Stitch weld 1" to 2" long and not more than 12" apart. If appearances are a concern, put the stitches on the non-visible side and put a low heat bead on the visible side.

If you need to ensure it holds shape then tack weld stiffeners at the openings to hold dimensions.

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