Technology file

MMA welding

(manual metal arc welding) (SMAW)

Process equipment

- the versatile process for a wide range of applications

Expertise

TWI's arc welding engineers and technicians have a wealth of know-how and experience gained through many years of industrial problem solving and R&D. Consultancy and development work has covered:
  • specialised repair procedures for pressurised systems & critical structures
  • qualification of pipe welding procedures
  • qualification of procedures for advanced materials, e.g. 9Cr-Mo alloy steels
  • novel process variants, including moving contact arc welding

Resource

  • range of modern power sources & arc monitoring equipment
  • development of specialised procedures
  • advice on process and consumable selection, weld procedures & best practice
  • troubleshooting & feasibility studies
  • process & equipment development

All TWI's confidential consultancy and project work is conducted to ISO 9001 quality standard

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