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nabeel3

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Depth to width ratio of stainless Steel welding decrease with increasing arc length. What is the reason for that. Any thoughts?
 
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As the arc length increases it gets wider which spreads out the heat, resulting in a softer arc with less penetration.

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P.E. Metallurgy, consulting work welcomed
 
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What he said!

Best regards - Al
 
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Yup, and not just for stainless steel.

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts."
 
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Thank you , Ed stainless, gtaw and ironic metturgist
 
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