Abstract
Double-wire arc welding involves simultaneously feeding two wires into a molten pool, improving the efficiency and flexibility of traditional welding techniques. However, the interactions between the two wires and the molten pools are complex, which increases the difficulties in process and composition control. This work focuses on the weld pool flow characteristics in double-wire TIG arc welding. A CFD model incorporating a liquid bridge transfer model was developed to simulate the fluid flow phenomenon. Results show that the bead-forming appearances and flow characteristics of double-wire arc welding show no significant differences from single-wire arc welding. Welding current and welding speed have significant effects on the weld bead dimensions, while only welding current has effects on the flow characteristics. Wire feed XOZ angles show no significant influences on weld bead forming appearances and molten pool flow characteristics. Wire feed XOY angles influence the symmetry of the weld bead and the fluid flow. In 5B71/7055 heterogeneous double-wire arc welding, achieving a uniform distribution of alloy elements is difficult due to the complex convection patterns within the molten pool.
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