Abstract
Welding process parameters and joint fit-ups significantly affect angular distortion patterns. By using constraints at proper positions the angular distortion can be minimized. In the present work the effect of constraints in the form of tack welds to minimize angular distortion in one-sided fillet welds has been analysed. It has been observed that proper positioning of tacks plays an important role in controlling angular distortion. The process was modelled using the three-dimensional finite element technique. Three-dimensional transient thermal analyses were done for predicting temperature distributions by considering a moving heat source. The element birth and death technique was used for simulating filler material deposition. The fillet welds were sectioned and microstructure zones were measured. The thermal model was verified by comparing the temperatures obtained from the thermal analysis with experimental results. Transient thermal and non-linear structural analyses were carried out in order to predict angular distortions.
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