Overview
Evaluation of State-of-the-Art GMAW Welding Technologies for Aluminum (2015-436)
Project Team:
- Edison Welding Institute
- Marinette Marine
- Newport News Shipbuilding
- Austal USA
2015
NSRP ASE Investment: $150K
Objective:
The objective of this project is to evaluate state-of-the-art GMAW technology with regards to the ability to improve weld quality and productivity. Specific goals for this project include identifying existing and future shipyard applications that will require GMAW welding, surveying state-of-the-art aluminum GMAW technology and comparing available systems to the needs identified by shipyards, and evaluating select state-of-the-art aluminum welding systems with regards to productivity and weld quality.