Overview
DeepTIG Wire for Improved Pipe Welding (2017-418)
Project Team:
- Edison Welding Institute
- Newport News Shipbuilding
- Vigor Shipbuilding
2017
NSRP ASE Investment: $150K
Objective:
The goal of this project was to increase the productivity and throughput of shipyard pipe welding using DeepTIG in wire form. The project investigated mechanized and manual welding procedures using DeepTIG filler wire on pipe welding applications selected by the shipyards, demonstrated these procedures at two shipyards, and disseminated project results to the shipbuilding industry.
Key Deliverables:
Request Final Report from NSRP – Limited Distribution authorized to U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry and NSRP ASE Program representatives