SMAW - Single, Multiple Tandem, & Multiple Parallel Arcs
SMAW - Single, Multiple Tandem, & Multiple Parallel Arcs
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I have a weld procedure in front of me for a CJP field weld of a beam flange.
The procedure is approved for single arc welding only. I am a little bit confused by what a tandem arc is.
Two welders with seperate power sources. Welder A welds the top flange while Welder B welds the bottom flange simultaneously.
Is this a tandem arc, or is the two single arcs?
If the above example is single, then what is tandem and parallel?
Thank you
The procedure is approved for single arc welding only. I am a little bit confused by what a tandem arc is.
Two welders with seperate power sources. Welder A welds the top flange while Welder B welds the bottom flange simultaneously.
Is this a tandem arc, or is the two single arcs?
If the above example is single, then what is tandem and parallel?
Thank you





RE: SMAW - Single, Multiple Tandem, & Multiple Parallel Arcs
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Parallel arc welding is done with multiple separate arcs connected to the same power source.
Two separate welders with separate power sources.