Research Article

Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Electrode Inclination on Temperature Distribution during GMAW Overlaying

Table 1

Dimensions of HAZ (heat affected zones).

Dimensionβ = 60°β = 90°β = 120°

Width of fusion zone on surface of the plate (z = 0), [mm]8.688.4

Depth of fusion zone (y = 0), [mm]33.33.3

Width of full transformation zone on surface of the plate (z = 0), [mm]1312.612.8

Depth of full transformation zone (y = 0), [mm]55.35.2

Total width (all heat affected zones) on surface of the plate (z = 0), [mm]14.213.814

Total width (all heat affected zones) on surface of the plate (y = 0), [mm]5.65.855.75