TWI Frequently asked questions
Some potential applications of high power electron beam welding are listed below. Many of these are already industrially exploited worldwide
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- Pressure vessels and vacuum vessels
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- Fabrication of large complex products from modular components
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- Nuclear waste encapsulation vessels
| - Offshore thick wall tubular components
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| | - Thick section valves, pumps and flange components
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| | - Repair and reclamation work
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- Composite rolled and forged products
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High power electron beam welding offers tremendous opportunities for the design and fabrication of thick section components. Here at TWI, we have one of the world's most advanced electron beam welding facilities, backed-up with many year's knowledge and expertise.
Typical weld penetrations with a high power electron beam system.
| Power kW | Material | Thickness mm | Welding speed mm/min |
4.5
17
39
53
75
100 | low alloy steel
low alloy steel
low alloy steel
low alloy steel
low alloy steel
5083 Al alloy | 10
40
85
140
280
270 | 500
350
150
100
50
600 |
To discuss your application contact the Electron Beam Group at TWI
