| » |
Autogenous – No filler material is used. |
| » |
Machine controlled process. |
| » |
Parameters monitoring. |
| » |
Easy automation for high production. |
| » |
Independent of operator skill or attitude. |
| » |
Joint preparation.
|
| » |
Low energy & power requirements.
|
| » |
3Ø load on motor & cosψ ≈ 0.85 for arc & flash cosψ ≈ 0.4 to 0.6. |
| » |
No special power supplies. |
| » |
No objectionable smoke, fumes or gases. |
| » |
No weld spatter. |
| » |
No consumables, no fluxes. |
| » |
No solidification defects.
|
| » |
Dissimilar metals welded. e.g. Al-Cu, Al-Steel.
|
| » |
2-100 times faster.
|
| » |
Superior to other welding methods from Technical & Economical standpoint |
| » |
Unusually high efficiency coefficient. |
| » |
Simplifies manufacture of complex forging, saves expensive materials. |