No Spark Welding??
No Spark Welding??
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I have a contractor who wants to use a no spark welding machine. Is this equivalent to standard arc welding with the usual E7018 electrodes
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RE: No Spark Welding??
There are probably other explanations so comeback with more details as to the job at hand.
RE: No Spark Welding??
RE: No Spark Welding??
If I were welding around a wet area I would keep this feature off or use a DC only machine which they maybe talking about.
This is just on of probably many explanations for a no spark machine.
Just remember welding contractors will some time test you to see how much they can get by with.
RE: No Spark Welding??
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Best regards - Al
RE: No Spark Welding??
Any procedure not prequalified for building construction must be tested and qualified. I suspect that what he is suggesting is not a pre-qualified process and wouldn't be considered equivalent to SMAW (stick) process.
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As this has come to my attention before a change order for this work has been issued, I have added a requirement for a licensed testing lab to inspect and X-Ray or UT all welding.
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RE: No Spark Welding??