[MW:3027] Re: Formula for calculating SMAW & TIG Consumable Quantity & Gas Consumption

Hi,

maybe that help you ....

in part ....

Regards

On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 8:12 AM,
chandergirotra@gmail.com<chandergirotra@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> REPLY
>
> Dear Member/s,
>
> THe quickest method is to fist  calculate volume of  the V- groove .
> Multiply this volume with density to get theoreticall weight of weld
> metal. Now we know that the actual weight used is much more than the
> theoretical weight since there are butt losses,electrode coating has
> to be accounted for and there is convexity at the top and  root of
> joint.
> Thus the  weld metal weight therefore =theoretical weight xQ factor
> ( Quantity  factor) .This Q factor=2 for TIG welding and 2.5 for SMAW.
>
> Hope this thumb rule will help you calculate weight of  welding
> electrode/wire required for a joint..
>
> Sorry that for your second query for gas consumption I am unable to
> respond.
>
> Chander Girotra
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>
> On Aug 25, 2:48 pm, Sujeet Sangle <sujeetsan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear Memebers ,
>>
>> I need to calculate quantity for SMAW consumable  for Structural Electrodes
>> for V Groove different thickness and Diameter
>>
>> TIG consumable for piping work different thickness and Diameter .
>>
>> Together with the Pre heating gas consumption .
>>
>> Can any one guide me for the above .
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Sujeet
>
> >
>

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