1. TIG narrow gap. Case study: applicazione nel progetto ITER.
- Author
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Rossi, S., Saturno, L., and Quintiliani, D.
- Abstract
From cutting edge research of new processes for the manufacture of equipment for the energy production industry: Walter Tosto S.p.A. demonstrates in this paper, its experience in the highly specialized robotic welding process TIG narrow gap, widely used in the construction of the European segments of the Vacuum Vessel for ITER, in material 316L (N)-IG (ITER Grade). Following a brief general introduction of the process of TIG welding, this paper analyses: the technological, metallurgical and constructive features of TIG narrow gap, and combined with WT's technical know-how, shows how it was possible to overcome every critical aspect of its implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2013