Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc

To solve the problems of low penetration capability, slow welding speed, and low welding productivity of traditional gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), the ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW (UFMP-GTAW) process was proposed. The welding frequency of this process could reach up to 100 kHz,...

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Main Authors: Jingzhang ZHANG, Guangping HE, Hongyan ZHAO, Yue YU, Yi XING, Shujun CHEN
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Published: Editorial Office of Transactions of the China Welding Institution, Welding Journals Publishing House 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.12073/j.hjxb.20240507005
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Guangping HE
Hongyan ZHAO
Yue YU
Yi XING
Shujun CHEN
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Yi XING
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description To solve the problems of low penetration capability, slow welding speed, and low welding productivity of traditional gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), the ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW (UFMP-GTAW) process was proposed. The welding frequency of this process could reach up to 100 kHz, and the current change rate reached 150 A/μs. By introducing an intermediate current stage into the pulse welding current waveform, multiple current pulses were generated within a single welding cycle, and the time and amplitude of each stage of the pulse waveform were adjustable. An experimental platform for UFMP-GTAW was established to capture ultrahigh frequency welding arcs at different frequencies, which were then compared with ultrahigh frequency ordinary pulse welding arcs. Under the same average current, the high-frequency effect generated by the ultrahigh frequency current gave the arc a compression characteristic, making the temperature distribution of the welding arc more concentrated. Among them, the welding arc of 100 kHz UFMP-GTAW had the most concentrated temperature distribution. Finally, welding tests were conducted on Q235 steel. The results show that the 100 kHz UFMP-GTAW process can compress the welding arc and achieve a larger weld penetration depth.
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spelling doaj-art-22706e57504d49d4a00548c29489901d2025-08-20T03:03:16ZzhoEditorial Office of Transactions of the China Welding Institution, Welding Journals Publishing HouseHanjie xuebao0253-360X2025-08-01468162710.12073/j.hjxb.20240507005hjxb-46-8-zhangjingzhangTemperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arcJingzhang ZHANG0Guangping HE1Hongyan ZHAO2Yue YU3Yi XING4Shujun CHEN5Institute of Intelligent Forming Equipment and System, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Forming Equipment and System, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Forming Equipment and System, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Forming Equipment and System, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Forming Equipment and System, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Forming Equipment and System, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaTo solve the problems of low penetration capability, slow welding speed, and low welding productivity of traditional gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), the ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW (UFMP-GTAW) process was proposed. The welding frequency of this process could reach up to 100 kHz, and the current change rate reached 150 A/μs. By introducing an intermediate current stage into the pulse welding current waveform, multiple current pulses were generated within a single welding cycle, and the time and amplitude of each stage of the pulse waveform were adjustable. An experimental platform for UFMP-GTAW was established to capture ultrahigh frequency welding arcs at different frequencies, which were then compared with ultrahigh frequency ordinary pulse welding arcs. Under the same average current, the high-frequency effect generated by the ultrahigh frequency current gave the arc a compression characteristic, making the temperature distribution of the welding arc more concentrated. Among them, the welding arc of 100 kHz UFMP-GTAW had the most concentrated temperature distribution. Finally, welding tests were conducted on Q235 steel. The results show that the 100 kHz UFMP-GTAW process can compress the welding arc and achieve a larger weld penetration depth.https://doi.org/10.12073/j.hjxb.20240507005ultrahigh frequency weldingarc temperaturepulsed gtawhigh-frequency pulse
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Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc
Hanjie xuebao
ultrahigh frequency welding
arc temperature
pulsed gtaw
high-frequency pulse
title Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc
title_full Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc
title_fullStr Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc
title_full_unstemmed Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc
title_short Temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi-pulse GTAW arc
title_sort temperature distribution characteristics of ultrahigh frequency adjustable multi pulse gtaw arc
topic ultrahigh frequency welding
arc temperature
pulsed gtaw
high-frequency pulse
url https://doi.org/10.12073/j.hjxb.20240507005
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