Calculate the weld per minute, work speed of circular electrode of 220 mm diameter for carrying out seam welding at 4 welds per cm on 1.6 mm thick mild steel tube. Welding cycle consists of 3 cycles ‘on’ and 2 cycles ‘off’ Power supply is at 50 Hz.
Answer: B
Weld per min = (frequency × 60)/ (cycles for weld + interval cycles)
= (50 × 60)/ (3 + 2) = 600 welds/ min.
Work speed (mm / min) = (welds/ min) / weld required per mm
= 600 / (4/10) = 1500 mm/min.