Abstract
The purpose of this investigation is to study the effect of welding variables on bead geometry, fusion zone profile and tensile properties of double-sided submerged arc welding on SS 304 austenitic stainless steel. The individual effect of welding parameters, i.e., welding current, voltage and traverse speed, on bead geometry and tensile properties was investigated. Both microstructural and mechanical characterizations of the weldment were carried out in the present study. It was observed that the operating parameters have significant effect on bead geometry and tensile properties. The double-sided welding effectively enhanced the weld seam ductility. The percentage of elongation is improved by 19.48% to 50.2% for double-sided samples as compared to base material. A comparative study between single and double-sided butt welding was also carried out. For single-sided sample the percentage of elongation is lower than the base material. The percentage reduction in angular distortion of 55.17% is observed with double-sided weld sample as compared to single-sided weld sample.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
