Surface defects, often referred to as appearance defects, are visible imperfections on the surface of a workpiece that can be easily identified with the naked eye. These defects can significantly impact the aesthetic and functional integrity of the final product. Common examples include undercutting, burn-through, pitting, weld irregularities, and uneven surface heights.
1. **Undercutting** occurs when there's a depression along the weld bead where the base material meets. This defect happens because the arc melts the base material but fails to fuse it properly. Possible causes include excessive current, improper welding gun angles, inefficient welding sequences, overly long arcs, and more. To mitigate this, welders should correct their posture, adjust welding speeds, and optimize current settings. Switching from DC to AC welding when working on fillet welds can also help prevent undercutting.
2. **Burn-through** refers to the phenomenon where the weld penetrates deeper than intended, causing molten metal to flow out at the back of the workpiece, creating a hole. This issue typically arises due to high currents, slow welding speeds, or excessively wide gaps between materials. Solutions involve adjusting the current and speed, reducing joint gaps, and employing pulse welding techniques to avoid burn-through.
3. **Pitting** involves localized depressions on the surface or backside of the weld, often caused by rapid retraction of the welding wire during arc termination. Backward or horizontal welding exacerbates this problem. To address it, welders should use machines with current attenuation systems, ensure flat welding conditions, and carefully manage welding parameters to keep the molten pool filled until the arc is closed.
4. **Incomplete Fusion** happens when liquid metal in the weld encounters an unmelted area of the base material or leaks out beneath the weld. This results in solidified metal blobs. Contributing factors include overly strong welding specifications, rapid melting of the filler wire, unstable power supplies, and suboptimal operator technique. Proper positioning of the weld and selecting suitable operating conditions can help prevent incomplete fusion.
5. **Uneven Appearance** describes irregularities in the weld’s surface height, where certain areas may protrude or recede excessively due to thermal deformation. Causes range from improper bevel angles and inconsistent joint gaps to inappropriate welding currents or speeds. To improve this, adjustments like refining bevel angles, optimizing welding settings, and ensuring consistent torch movement are essential. Additionally, pre-welding steps such as tool clamping or spot welding can minimize deformations.
By addressing these common issues through careful preparation, precise execution, and thoughtful adjustments, welders can achieve higher-quality outcomes while minimizing the risk of surface defects. Each defect requires specific corrective actions tailored to its root cause, highlighting the importance of skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail in welding operations.
Shaft Collars
Shaft Collar
Shaft Collars are common pieces of hardware used for holding bearings and sprockets to shafts, situate components in motor and gearbox assemblies, and serve as mechanical stops. Shaft collars can be found in virtually any type of machinery and are frequently accessories to other components. Shaft collars provide three primary functions: 1) holding components in place, 2) locating or positioning components on a shaft, and 3) creating an attachment between shaft and another component. Despite their simple design, shaft collars play an important role in a wide range of industrial applications.
Yokelink Shaft Collars come in both inch and metric sizes and are available in either Carbon steel or 304 Stainless Steel. Yokelink shaft collars includes set-screw collars as well as one-piece (single-split) and two-piece (double-split) collars with zinc plated or black oxide finish. Our shaft collars are available for most common sizes ranging from 3/16″ to 4″ and 5mm to 100mm. When you need Shaft Collars, refer to our catalog, we offer them in a full selection of sizes, provide the diameter or part number to get a quote on these shaft collars, leave your message, or send us an email. You can also call us to get answers to your questions and place your order.
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