Why do u want to change from GTAW to GMAW because for this thickness GTAW is best, If required u can 2% H2 in Argon shielding to have penetration and Finish of weld.
Direct Helium or Argon will not have wetting action which leads to undercut and moreover, surface tension is more without addition of oxidation gases in small portion. Both Argon plus 2percent O2 or 2.5% Co2 are good for best wetting action, penetration etc
NDE shall be done before or after PWHT to verify the soundness of metal or weldments. PWHT is not testing techniques. To relieve Residual stresses and to get original properties
Due to its coarse grain, u will not get proper interpretation, but nowadays, advanced probes are being used. For less thick back-wall effect will be there.
For metal transfer 3 are essential
1. Wire dia
2. Shielding gas
3. Welding Parameters(Ampere & Volt)
To get spray with 90Ar+10Co2 is ok, provided for dia 1.2mm transient current should be around 230 to 250amps
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Pl see the sketch attached and it is being used in steam line
Ur inputs on whether these joint configuration recommended in P91 welding
If so what is the welding procedure to be followed...
As GTAW said, fluidity of SS weld is harder than CS due to presence of Ni in SS, As aware, Welding Nickel metals and its alloys is more difficult than other metal. so some technique and skill is required for SS compared to CS
For high temperature service, creep strength is very important, to achieve creep strength carbon is require more to form carbides. L is having max carbon .03 and conventional with .08max