Knowledge of Welding Quality

Granular Flux Used in Welding

Granular flux used in welding is a kind of flux that consists of many small particles. In Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), providing granular flux covers the weld, which protects against sparks and splatter. In SAW, flux granular often a means to achieve high deposition rates. Flux was also instrumental in producing a common type of weld quality in certain welding processes.

Function of Flux in Sub Arc Welding

The effect of gravity on eating flux to the weld and weld pool thawed Submerged Arc Welding limits flexibility. This process must be done in the flat and horizontal fillet position, except in special cases. Special cases include vertical and horizontal welding using special equipment, such as a belt or shoe, to hold the position of flux.

Granular flux used in SAW serves several functions. Besides providing a protective cover over the weld, shielding flux and cleaning liquid puddle. Flux also affect the chemical composition of the weld metal, weld bead shape and mechanical properties of the weld. Another function of the granular flux is to act as a barrier that holds in the heat and concentrate the heat into the weld area to promote deep penetration.
Granular flux type

Granular flux type

The method used to produce the flux determine the type of flux. There is a fused flux, flux bound, agglomerated flux, and flux of mechanical mixture. When the flux integrated manufacturing, raw material is melted into a liquid state at high temperature electric furnaces. The material is then cooled and crushed or ground to the desired particle size. When creating a bonded flux, the dry ingredients are mixed, and then bonded with a liquid binder. This may be a liquid binder such as sodium silicate. Once the particles are bound, they are roasted and then filtered through a sieve to achieve a particle flux of the desired size.

Agglomerated flux produced in the same way that bound the flux created. However, instead of a liquid binder, ceramic binders used. A higher drying temperatures are used, too. (Higher drying temperatures limit the use deoxidizers and alloying elements.) Mechanically mixed flux is a combination of two or more bonded or agglomerated flux. Although the flux of mechanical allowing the mixture to create a special mix to weld more sensitive, it is possible to separate the flux during storage, use recovery, and flux.



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Granular Flux Used in Welding