Objective:
The goals of this project is to identify D-Arc procedures that can produce satisfactory thick plate welds in Navy and/or ABS steels that consistently meet the nondestructive testing (NDT) and mechanical testing requirements, while reducing distortion and weld times.
Request final report from NSRP– Distribution is Authorized to NSRP – ASE Program Representatives and the U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Industry
Overview

Welding Technology
Project Team:
- EWI, INC
- HII-Ingalls
- GD-NASSCO
- Vigor Shipyards
- NSWC-Carderock
2019
NSRP ASE INVESTMENT: $150K