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keyhole welding [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Arc Welding
DEF

A welding technique in which concentrated heat penetrates the work piece leaving a hole at the leading edge of the weld. As the heat source moves on molten metal fills the hole forming a weld bead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage à l'arc
DEF

Technique de soudage tirant parti de la puissance de pénétration de l'arc qui traverse la pièce à souder et forme un trou sur le bord avancé de la soudure. A mesure que la torche se déplace le long du joint, le métal coule vers l'arrière et referme le trou pour constituer le cordon.

OBS

Voir «Techniques de l'Ingénieur, B616,5,3».

Spanish

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