Exothermic Welding Process
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Exothermic welding is a process that achieves the molecular binding among two or more metallic conductors by a chemical reaction. This molecular binding improves mechanical, electrical and anti-corrosion properties compared with any mechanical connection. exothermic welding is the best way to make permanent, reliable and high conductivity connections for any installation requiring an earthing system.
Exothermic welding is often used to join copper conductors. The welding process joins two electrical conductors by use of superheated copper alloy. An exothermic reaction requires no external heat or current source. The reaction occurs between a copper thermite composition that heats the copper. The chemical reaction is aluminothermic, occurring between aluminum powder and copper oxides. The reaction reaches very high temperatures. Reactant powders and a spark is all that is needed for a high energy reaction.
The process of Exothermic Welding is a method of making electrical connections of copper to copper or copper to steel in which no outside source of heat or power is required. In this process, a special weld material is placed into a high temperature resistant mold and ignited. The process of igniting the particles creates extremely high heat and molten metal (exothermic reaction) up to 1400 degree celsius, and produces a molten metal slag. This liquid copper metal flows into the weld cavity, filling any available space and completes the weld. The weld is then allowed to cool and solidify before it is removed from the mold. The mold is ready for the next weld after a brief cleaning with a brush. This entire process takes only seconds to complete.
Exothermic Welded connections produce a permanent connection, superior in performance to any known mechanical or pressure type surface-to-surface contact connector. Because the connection produced is a molecular bond, an exothermic welded connection will not loosen or increase in resistance over the lifetime of the installation.
Exothermic welding is most commonly used for permanently joining copper conductors. It is the only acceptable means of bonding copper to galvanized cable. It can also be used on stainless steel, cast iron, steel, brass, bronze, and more. If joining two dissimilar metals, exothermic welding is a good option. You'll find Exothermic welding under the names of Such as AIWELD®
STEP - 1:
Always wear protective safety glasses and gloves while working with exothermic welding products.
STEP - 2:
Gather all the proper material and equipment/accessories for the type of connection you are making. The typical Weld system requires a graphite mold, handle clamp, welding material, natural bristle brush for mold cleaning, wire brush for cleaning/preparing conductors, flint igniter, and propane torch. Check to ensure the graphite mold is not worn or broken, which could cause leakage of molten weld metal.
STEP - 3:
Slide the handle clamp into the pre-drilled holes with the proper orientation for the thumbscrews.
STEP - 4:
Tighten the clamp thumbscrews onto the mould.
STEP - 5:
Close the grips to tightly lock the mold. Make adjustments to tighten/loosen the handle clamp.
STEP - 6:
The material to be welded (cable, rod, tape) must be clean and dry using the brush included in the set of accessories. Thus the oxide layer and superficial impurity is eliminated. Given that the graphite mould also absorbs moisture, this should be removed by preheating with a gas welding torch to avoid a porous welding. After the first welding is done, it is not necessary to re-heat the mould if the next welding is done within 15 minutes as it conserves the previously generated heat.
STEP - 7:
Place the conductors in the mould and close the handle clamps to avoid material leakages during the reaction.
Please Note – If there is even a minor gap between the two Conductors, apply Sealing Compound at the places where the conductors is passing out else at the time of Welding, the Powder will spread out as a flame resulting in improper joint.
STEP - 8:
Obstruct the tap hole with the metallic disk.
STEP - 9:
Empty the contents of the welding mixture package.
STEP - 10:
Empty 50% of the starting powder above Exothermic Weld Powder (Don’t Mix, just scatter) and than Close the Mould Mouth and than the rest 50% Starting Powder, Sprinkle it on the Mould Mouth nearby the small hole given on the top of the Mould Mouth.
STEP - 11:
Ignite the starting powder extended on the top/side of the mould using the flint igniters.
STEP - 12:
Once started, the reaction will take 3-4 seconds during which it is recommended to stand clear of the mould.
STEP - 13:
After at least 2 minutes of the bonding, open the mould by undoing the handle grip. Remove the mould from the
joint and clean the joint for any slag. Once open, clean the slag sticking to the mould with the relevant tool and
clean the cavities. The mould will be ready now to use again without having to reheat it as it is already warm.
Note: In Normal case minimum two moulds should be used on site to keep the process continue while one mould is cooled and cleaned after firing, the other should be used. The task should be undertaken very peacefully and one should not hurry.
Compared for some other forms of welding, exothermic bonds employ a greater mechanical toughness. The weld can be proof against corrosion. You simply won't notice an increase in electrical excess weight despite repeated small signal pulses; your weld is highly firm. The procedure is more costly, however. The task requires replaceable moulds, is not easily repeatable, which enable it to be impeded by means of poor weather conditions if the work is done out of doors.
Exothermic welding may also be done far from others. That reduces dangers to employees. A igniter is used with widespread graphite molds or a palatable made drop within weld metal ink cartridge, semi-permanent graphite crucible pattern, and an ignition company that connects your container with a cord.
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