L52329 Improve Weld Quality by use of Commercially Available Real-Time Welding Monitors

L52329 Improve Weld Quality by use of Commercially Available Real-Time Welding Monitors

Welding

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There are a number of COTS RTQM systems available today both stand-alone and integrated into welding power supplies, each with its specific advantages and disadvantages. For proper selection, the end user needs to identify and prioritize their needs. To assist in the selection process a guide was generated outlining each systems features and functionality, including important features relative to pipeline applications (e.g. battery operated, field operable, etc.) This guide can be used in conjunction with the users priorities as a starting point for system selection.

The objective of this project was to create a concise listing of commercial off the shelf (COTS), real-time quality monitoring (RTQM) systems and their pros and cons with respect to pipeline welding. A limited trade study was conducted to identify the available COTS RTQMs manufactured in the United States and Europe.

Boulware, Porter

Reports

Edison Welding Institute

6/23/2016

Publicly available for $150.00

DMC

Project - Final Report

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