Fabricação de dispositivo didático para soldagem em diferentes posições

Abstract

Welding is a joining process through the heating of a given material, which may be through the use of pressure or heat sources that directly affect the structure of the part, making the material subject to discontinuities during and after the procedure. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) uses the electric arc as a heat source to generate the weld pool, while the flux helps stabilize the generated arc. Because it is an easy-to-handle, low-cost method, in addition to its versatility, allowing welding in all positions, the welder needs to be used to all welding positions for any eventual need. This work consists in the construction of a didactic device to carry out the positioning of metallic plates for welding in varied positions. The device was installed in the UFGD welding laboratory, allowing the positioning of metallic plates for welding in different positions and contributing to practical classes and research and extension projects.