Stainless Steel Sheet Welding
Welding stainless steel sheets is a process that makes the straight and flat sheets into the appearance we want. It is the principle joining method employed during the fabrication of stainless steel products and compnents. Let me put it in this way, welding aluminum steel sheets gives the billet a second life. After welding, the function of the sheets will be improved into a standard that is needed by customers and producers. Such as corrosion resistance, thermal resistance and hardness. The welding process is not only an additional procedure that puts scratched parts into the whole body, but also a method employed by people to make the billets gain another merits that they did not have at the beginning, as an original material.
The Process of Welding Stainless Steel Sheets
Identify the Type
At first, we must identify the types of the stainless steel sheets. As we all know, Stainless steel is composed of iron (Fe), Carbon (C), and Chrome (Cr). The fundamental element is iron, but chromium makes steel stainless. Or this, the minimum proportion of chromium must be 11.5%. And, the carbon can not be kicked ut of the components of steel. As we all know, the amount of carbon decides the malleability. Precisely control of the carbon amount is important. So, we have to distinguish how much conponent element we are having to process, and the final products we need.
Select a Proper Way
And next, we need to choose a suitable filler metal for the stainless steel we are going to weld. The filler metal must be compatible with the billet, to make sure the base metal will not crack apart. Then, we can begin to have the sheets welded. As for the method of welding, the MIG is a wise choice for producer. This is a way that ensures stability, quality and efficiency in the meantime. After finishing welding, having proper protection issues on the welding sheets’ surface is undoubtedly needed.
Welding Thin Stainless Steel Sheets
For the literal denotation, welding thin stainless steel sheets is a way similar as the common way. But it needs a more precise operation. Welding thin stainless steel sheets must have a good control of the temperature and the cooperation with each part. Also, the filter metal must be chosen carefully. Smaller volume does not mean easier operation.