Are Simulations Key to Next-Level Growth in Welding Productivity?

This presentation discusses practical welding problems from industry and how simulations are applied to find solutions. Using an example of a stud welding model, optimization of welding parameters to obtain a specific microstructure is presented. Further, multiple examples of thermo-mechanical analysis of large fabricated structures are discussed. Distortion minimization through optimizing welding sequence, fixturing, pre-bending and thermal straightening are demonstrated.