Summary:
The goal of this project was to determine if the ICE welding process could substantially increase weld metal deposition rates compared to conventional submerged arc welded (SAW) techniques, without increasing heat input, and while eliminating back gouging operations. A secondary goal was to determine if the ICE process could demonstrate a significant improvement in productivity without sacrificing weld quality and properties at both constant and increased heat inputs, which was likely to vary over the range of steel strengths proposed for testing. The project team evaluated the ICE welding technology and demonstrated the ability of the ICE SAW process to produce highly productive SAW butt seam welds at high rates of productivity without sacrificing weld integrity or mechanical properties.
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Overview
Project Team:
- BMT Fleet Technology Limited (BMT)
- Newport News Shipbuilding
- Ingalls Shipbuilding
- General Dynamics NASSCO
- American Bureau of Shipping
2014
NSRP ASE Investment: $145K