Prediction of numerical distortion after welding with various welding sequences and clampings

Welding simulation of a test cover for hydropower plant was made due to very large dimensions of the cover. The main aim was to predict distortion after welding in order to avoid machining the cover. Welding process was simulated with the Sysweld program to keep distortion in desired limits. Various...

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Main Authors: S. Kastelic, J. Medved, P. Mrvar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Croatian Metallurgical Society 2010-10-01
Series:Metalurgija
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Online Access:http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/87035
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Summary:Welding simulation of a test cover for hydropower plant was made due to very large dimensions of the cover. The main aim was to predict distortion after welding in order to avoid machining the cover. Welding process was simulated with the Sysweld program to keep distortion in desired limits. Various welding sequences and clamping conditions were calculated to reduce the distortion. Calculation of microstructure constituents in virtual complex geometry of joints was also analyzed.
ISSN:0543-5846
1334-2576