METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING THE AUTOMATED TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG) WELDING PROCESS FOR CIRCULAR WELDED JOINTS

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method (100) for optimizing the automated Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process for circular welded joints. Further, the method comprising utilizing Goldak's double ellipsoidal heat source model to simulate thermal behavior and heat distribution during the TIG welding process. The method (100) comprising the steps of conducting finite element analysis using MSC Marc software to predict temperature distributions and stress patterns in Stainless Steel 304 (SS304) plates. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of performing real-world TIG welding experiments to capture temperature measurements at various stages of the welding process for validation. The method (100) comprising the steps of comparing experimental data with simulation results to refine the model and optimize welding parameters to minimize distortion and enhance weld quality. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of iteratively repeating the simulation and experimental validation to continuously improve the predictive accuracy of the model and optimize welding performance.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to the field of welding technologies and, in particular, to a method for optimizing the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process for circular welded joints, aimed at enhancing weld quality and reducing thermal distortion through advanced modeling and simulation techniques.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] Welding is a critical manufacturing process used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction, to join , Claims:1. A method (100) for optimizing the automated Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process for circular welded joints, the method comprising the steps of:
utilizing Goldak's double ellipsoidal heat source model to simulate thermal behavior and heat distribution during the TIG welding process;
conducting finite element analysis using MSC Marc software to predict temperature distributions and stress patterns in Stainless Steel 304 (SS304) plates;
performing real-world TIG welding experiments to capture temperature measurements at various stages of the welding process for validation;
comparing experimental data with simulation results to refine the model and optimize welding parameters to minimize distortion and enhance weld quality; and
iteratively repeating the simulation and experimental validation to continuously improve the predictive accuracy of the model and optimize welding performance.

2. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the welding parameters optimized include voltage, current, and travel

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