Interaction Mechanism of Arc, Keyhole, and Weld Pool in Keyhole Plasma Arc Welding: A Review

The Keyhole Plasma Arc Welding (KPAW) process utilizes arc plasma highly constricted by a water-cooled cupper nozzle to produce great arc pressure for opening a keyhole in the weld pool, achieving full penetration to the thick plate. However, advanced control of welding is known to still be difficul...

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Main Author: Shinichi Tashiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/6/1348