Paul Rieder, P. Eng.

Overheating, lack of electrical system isolation, and a magnetic field can create problems with mechanized submerged arc welding processes. Learning to recognize the symptoms caused by this trio of trouble-makers can help get the process back to welding efficiency with the least amount of downtime.

Knowing your applications will help you determine what auxiliary equipment you need to manipulate a submerged arc welding head and get the productivity you want.