arc blow

arc blow

[′ärk ‚blō]
(metallurgy)
The shifting of the arc in various directions in electric-arc welding due to the magnetic fields at the arc.
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For multiple arc setups, any phase relationship can be achieved between the output waveforms--regardless of the input connection--to reduce arc blow.
A 120-year-old shop gets a 20% boost in welding productivity: with a turn-around time of up to 10 months for fabricating 60-ton gears and backorders of two years or more, Horsburgh & Scott needed a way to increase its productivity. The company found it with faster welding systems
Live-arc videos and graphics illustrate concepts, while a glossary defines terms from arc blow to weld pool.
NEW INTERACTIVE CD-ROM GIVES OVERVIEW OF WELDING, PLASMA CUTTING
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