WO2012032710A1 - Tig溶接方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a TIG welding method in which welding is performed by generating an arc between a TIG electrode and an object to be welded, and more particularly, to an arc start method for TIG welding.
- the arc start method of TIG welding is generally a steady state after applying a predetermined start current by generating an arc by applying a high-frequency high voltage between a TIG electrode and an object to be welded to cause dielectric breakdown.
- a method of outputting current is used (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a conventional TIG welding apparatus
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a temporal change of a welding current waveform or the like in the conventional AC TIG welding apparatus.
- a TIG welding apparatus 101 includes a welding output unit 102 that performs welding output, a current detection unit 104 that detects welding current, and a first setting unit 107a for setting welding conditions and the like. Yes. And the TIG welding apparatus 101 is a welding control which controls the high voltage generation part 108 for applying a high voltage between the electrode 109 which is a TIG electrode, and the base material 112 which is a welding target, and the welding output part 102. Part 115 is provided. A welding torch 110 having an electrode 109 is connected to the TIG welding apparatus 101, and an arc 111 is generated by supplying a welding output between the electrode 109 and the base material 112. I do.
- T1 is a first start period
- T2 is a second start period
- IP1 is a first start current
- IP2 is a second start current
- I1 is a steady current
- E1 is the time when the start-up is turned on
- E2 is the time when the current is detected
- E3 is the time when the short circuit occurs
- E4 is the time when the first start period T1 has elapsed from the time E2
- E5 Is the time when the arc is regenerated.
- a welding output unit 102 of the TIG welding apparatus 101 receives a commercial power source (for example, three-phase 200 V) supplied from the outside, and configures the welding output unit 102 based on a control signal from the welding control unit 115.
- the primary inverter operation and the secondary inverter operation (not shown) are performed.
- the welding output unit 102 outputs a welding voltage and a welding current suitable for welding by appropriately switching between the positive polarity and the reverse polarity by the operation of the primary inverter and the operation of the secondary inverter.
- the first setting unit 107a configured by a CPU or the like includes a steady current I1 (for example, 500 A), a first start period T1 (for example, 40 msec), a second start period T2 (for example, 20 msec), a first The start current IP1 (for example, ⁇ 100 A) and the second start current IP2 (for example, 100 A) are set in conjunction with, for example, parameters input by the operator, and the set values are set to the welding control unit 115. Output to.
- a steady current I1 for example, 500 A
- a first start period T1 for example, 40 msec
- a second start period T2 for example, 20 msec
- a first The start current IP1 for example, ⁇ 100 A
- the second start current IP2 for example, 100 A
- the current detection unit 104 configured by CT (Current Transformer) or the like detects the welding current and outputs the current to the welding control unit 115 as a current detection signal.
- CT Current Transformer
- the welding control unit 115 configured by a CPU or the like receives each set value set by the first setting unit 107a and a current detection signal detected by the current detection unit 104. And the welding control part 115 outputs the HF (High Frequency) signal which commands operation
- HF High Frequency
- the welding control unit 115 outputs the first start current IP1 during the first start period T1, and outputs the second start current IP2 during the second start period T2. After the start period is completed, an output command signal is output to the welding output unit 102 so as to output a steady current I1.
- the welding output unit 102 controls the welding current based on the output command signal from the welding control unit 115.
- the welding control unit 115 turns on the EN signal, which is a signal for shifting to the second start period T2, at the end of the first start period T1 (positive polarity command).
- the welding output unit 102 Based on the EN signal from the welding control unit 115, the welding output unit 102 operates as a positive period during the positive period (EN signal is on) by the operation of the secondary inverter, and electrons are transferred from the electrode 109 to the base material 112. Switch the output polarity in the direction of movement. Note that during the reverse polarity period (EN signal is OFF), the operation is performed as a reverse polarity period, and the output polarity is switched in the direction in which electrons move from the base material 112 to the electrode 109.
- the high voltage generator 108 applies a high voltage between the output terminals of the TIG welding apparatus 101 based on the HF signal that is a command signal from the welding control unit 115 (for example, AC 15 kV is applied) when the HF signal is on.
- the HF signal is off, the application of high voltage between the output terminals of the TIG welding apparatus 101 is stopped.
- the welding current and welding voltage output from the welding output unit 102 are fed to the connected welding torch 110, and an arc 111 is generated between the tip of the electrode 109 and the base material 112, and arc welding is performed by the arc 111. Do.
- the EN signal is turned off to set the output polarity to the reverse polarity side, and the primary inverter is driven to generate a no-load output. Further, when the HF signal is turned on, the high voltage generator 108 outputs a high voltage, and the output high voltage is applied between the electrode 109 and the base material 112.
- the insulation between the electrode 109 and the base material 112 is broken by the high voltage applied by the high voltage generator 108, the arc 111 is generated, and the welding current is energized.
- a start current IP1 (for example, ⁇ 100 A) is output.
- the first start period T1 is completed at the time point E4 when the first start period T1 has elapsed from the time point E2 shown in FIG.
- the EN signal is turned on to reverse the polarity to the positive polarity output side, and the second start period T2 is entered to output the second start current IP2. Then, after the end of the second start period T2, the steady current I1 is output.
- Arc regeneration means a state in which the electrode 109 and the base material 112 are brought into contact with each other from the arc state, the arc 111 is extinguished, and then the contact between the electrode 109 and the base material 112 is released to generate an arc again. To do.
- the electrode 109 is unnecessarily consumed or damaged due to energization of the short-circuit current.
- the electrode 109 may be melted and blown off during arc regeneration, and the melted electrode 109 may be melted into the base material 112 to cause welding defects.
- the short-circuit current continues to flow while the short-circuit is continued, so that unnecessary wear of the electrode 109 that is a TIG electrode is reduced. In some cases, damage occurred and welding defects occurred.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention when a short circuit occurs during the first start period, the first start period is extended to wait for an increase in current until arc regeneration, and the current is increased after arc regeneration. To. Thereby, the TIG welding method which can prevent generation
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is a TIG welding method in which an arc is generated between a TIG electrode and an object to be welded to perform welding so that a predetermined welding current waveform is set in advance from the start of welding.
- a first start period that is a period for energizing the electrode, detecting contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object from the start of welding, and detecting the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object at the end of the first start period.
- the process proceeds to a first start extension period in which the current at the end of the first start period is maintained until contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is released. It is a method to do.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is a TIG welding method in which an arc is generated between a TIG electrode and a welding object to perform welding, and a predetermined welding current waveform is set in advance from the start of welding.
- a first start period which is a period during which a current is passed, detects contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object from the start of welding, and contacts between the TIG electrode and the welding object during the first start period. Is detected, the first start period ends, and the first start extension period maintains the current when the first start period ends until the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is released. It is a way to migrate.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the first start period is extended to wait for an increase in arc until the arc is regenerated. To do. Thereby, generation
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a TIG welding apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a temporal change of the welding current waveform and the like in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing temporal changes in the welding current waveform and the like in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing temporal changes in the welding current waveform and the like in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TIG welding apparatus in the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a change over time of a welding current waveform or the like in the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TIG welding apparatus in the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing temporal changes in the welding current waveform and the like in the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing temporal changes in the welding current waveform and the like in the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TIG welding apparatus in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a change over time of a welding current waveform or the like in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conventional TIG welding apparatus.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a change over time of a welding current waveform or the like in a conventional AC TIG welding apparatus.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a TIG welding apparatus according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing temporal changes of a welding current waveform and the like according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another example of the time change of the welding current waveform and the like in the first embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing still another example of the time change of the welding current waveform and the like in the present embodiment. is there.
- a TIG welding apparatus 1 includes a welding output unit 2, a welding control unit 3, a current detection unit 4, a voltage detection unit 5, an AS (Arc or Short) determination unit 6, and a first setting unit. 7a, a high voltage generator 8, and a third setting unit 13a.
- the welding output part 2 outputs a welding output.
- the welding control unit 3 controls the welding output unit 2.
- the current detection unit 4 detects a welding current.
- the voltage detector 5 detects the welding voltage.
- the AS determination unit 6 detects whether or not the electrode 9 that is a TIG electrode and the base material 12 that is a welding object are in contact with each other based on the detection result of the voltage detection unit 5.
- the first setting unit 7a sets welding conditions and the like.
- the high voltage generator 8 applies a high voltage between the electrode 9 and the base material 12.
- the third setting unit 13a sets welding conditions and the like. Note that a welding torch 10 having an electrode 9 is connected to the TIG welding apparatus 1, and a welding output is supplied between the electrode 9 and the base material 12, whereby the electrode 9 and the base material 12 are interposed. Arc 11 is generated and welding is performed.
- FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 show temporal changes of current waveforms and the like.
- T1 is a first start period
- T2 is a second start period
- T3 is a third start period
- T1EXT is a first start extension period.
- T1TERM is a first start period when the operation is terminated due to the occurrence of a short circuit.
- IP1 is a first start current
- IP2 is a second start current
- IP3 is a third start current
- I1 is a steady current.
- E1 is the time when startup is turned on
- E2 is the time when current is detected
- E3 is the time when a short circuit occurs.
- E4 is the time when the first start period T1 has elapsed from the time E2
- E5 is the time when the arc is regenerated
- E6 is the time when the third start period T3 has elapsed from the time E5.
- the welding output unit 2 of the TIG welding apparatus 1 receives a commercial power source (for example, three-phase 200 V) supplied from the outside, and based on a control signal from the welding control unit 3, the welding output unit 2.
- a commercial power source for example, three-phase 200 V
- the welding output part 2 switches the positive polarity and reverse polarity appropriately by operation
- the primary inverter constituting the welding output unit 2 is usually an IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) (not shown) driven by a PWM (Pulse Wide Modulation) operation or a phase shift operation, or a MOSFET (Metal-Oxide) (not shown). (Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor), a primary rectifier diode (not shown), a smoothing electrolytic capacitor, a power conversion transformer, and the like.
- IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
- PWM Pulse Wide Modulation
- MOSFET Metal-Oxide
- a secondary inverter (not shown) that constitutes the welding output unit 2 is usually configured with a half bridge or a full bridge using an IGBT, and switches the output polarity.
- the positive polarity means that the moving direction of the electrons in the arc plasma is the direction from the electrode 9 toward the base material 12, the electrode 9 is negative, and the base material is positive.
- the reverse polarity means a case where the moving direction of the electrons in the arc plasma is a direction from the base material 12 to the electrode 9, the electrode 9 is positive, and the base material 12 is negative.
- the first setting unit 7a configured by a CPU or the like includes a steady current I1 (for example, 500 A), a first start period T1 (for example, 40 msec), a second start period T2 (for example, 20 msec), 1 start current IP1 (for example, ⁇ 100 A) and second start current IP2 (for example, 100 A) are set based on, for example, parameters input by the operator, and the set values are set to the welding control unit. Output to 3.
- a steady current I1 for example, 500 A
- a first start period T1 for example, 40 msec
- a second start period T2 for example, 20 msec
- 1 start current IP1 for example, ⁇ 100 A
- second start current IP2 for example, 100 A
- the third setting unit 13a configured by a CPU or the like uses the third start period T3 (for example, 30 msec) and the third start current IP3 (for example, ⁇ 80 A) based on, for example, parameters input by the operator.
- the set value is output to the welding control unit 3.
- a voltage detection unit 5 configured by a voltage measuring instrument or the like and measuring a voltage between output terminals of the TIG welding apparatus 1 detects a welding voltage and outputs it to the AS determination unit 6 as a voltage detection signal.
- the AS determination unit 6 composed of a CPU or the like receives a voltage detection signal from the voltage detection unit 5 as an input. When the absolute value of the voltage detection signal reaches (decreases) a detection level (for example, 10 V) set in advance during arc determination, the AS determination unit 6 uses the electrode 9 serving as the TIG electrode and the mother serving as the welding object. It is determined that the material 12 is in contact (hereinafter referred to as “short circuit”), and the AS signal is determined as a short circuit determination (low level).
- a detection level for example, 10 V
- a detection level for example, 15 V
- arc regeneration an arc is generated between the electrode 9 that is a TIG electrode and the base material 12 that is a welding object.
- the AS signal becomes an arc determination (high level).
- the current detection unit 4 composed of CT or the like detects the welding current and outputs it as a current detection signal to the welding control unit 3.
- the welding control unit 3 configured by a CPU or the like includes each setting value set by the first setting unit 7a, each setting value set by the third setting unit 13a, and an AS signal output by the AS determination unit 6. In response to the current detection signal detected by the current detection unit 4, an HF signal for instructing the operation of the high voltage generation unit 8 is output to the high voltage generation unit 8. Further, the welding control unit 3 outputs an output command signal for instructing a welding output and an EN signal for instructing the polarity of the welding output to the welding output unit 2.
- the welding control unit 3 receives an activation signal (activation on) from the outside of the TIG welding apparatus 1 and turns on the HF signal (high level). Also, the welding control unit 3 calculates the welding current based on the signal from the current detection unit 4. If it is determined that it has been detected, the HF signal is turned off (low level). In addition, about the determination of current detection, for example, when the current value detected by the current detection unit 4 is 2.5 A or more, it is determined as current detection.
- the welding control unit 3 receives a start signal (start-up) from the outside, drives a primary inverter constituting the welding output unit 2, and supplies a welding voltage between the electrode 9 and the base material 12.
- the welding control unit 3 receives an activation signal (activation on) from the outside, turns off the EN signal (low level, reverse polarity command), and outputs the EN signal at the time of starting a second start period T2 described later. Turns on (high level, positive polarity command).
- the welding control unit 3 outputs an output command signal to the welding output unit 2 so as to output the first start current IP1 during the first start period T1, and the second start period T2 during the second start period T2.
- An output command signal is output to the welding output unit 2 so as to output a start current IP2 of 2.
- the welding control unit 3 outputs an output command signal to the welding output unit 2 so as to output the third start current IP3 during the third start period T3, and after the second start period T2 is completed.
- the welding control unit 3 performs the first start extension period as shown in FIG. The process proceeds to T1EXT, and the welding output unit 2 is controlled so as to continuously output the first start current IP1, which is the welding current at the end of the first start period T1. If the AS signal from the AS determination unit 6 indicates an arc determination during the first start extension period T1EXT, the first start extension period T1EXT ends and the predetermined third start period T3. Migrate to Further, after the end of the third start period T3, the process proceeds to the second start period T2, and the EN signal is turned on (positive polarity command).
- the welding output unit 2 Based on the EN signal from the welding control unit 3, the welding output unit 2 operates as a positive period during the positive period (EN signal is on) by the operation of the secondary inverter, and electrons are transferred from the electrode 9 to the base material 12. Switch the output polarity in the direction of movement. During the reverse polarity period (EN signal is off), the welding output unit 2 switches the output polarity in the direction in which electrons move from the base material 12 to the electrode 9.
- the welding output unit 2 outputs the first start current IP1 during the first start period T1 by the operation of the primary inverter based on the output command signal from the welding control unit 3.
- the welding output unit 2 outputs the second start current IP2 during the second start period T2, outputs the third start current IP3 during the third start period T3, and outputs the second start current IP3. After the period T2 is completed, the steady current I1 is output.
- the high voltage generation unit 8 configured by a flyback transformer or the like applies a high voltage between the output terminals of the TIG welding apparatus 1 when the HF signal is on (for example, 15 kV is applied), and when the HF signal is OFF, the application of the high voltage between the output terminals of the TIG welding apparatus 1 is stopped.
- the welding current and welding voltage output by the welding output unit 2 are fed to the connected welding torch 10 and the tip of the electrode 9 which is a TIG electrode made of tungsten or the like and the mother which is a welding object such as an aluminum material.
- An arc 11 is generated between the material 12 and arc welding is performed.
- This activation-on is commanded by, for example, a torch switch (not shown) outside the TIG welding apparatus 1 or a sequencer of an automatic machine.
- the high voltage applied by the high voltage generator 8 breaks the insulation between the electrode 9 and the base material 12 to generate an arc, and a welding current is applied to detect the current. .
- the welding control unit 3 detects the energization of the welding current via the current detection unit 4, turns off the HF signal when the current detection is determined, stops the high voltage generation unit 8 from applying the high voltage, and starts the first start. Transition to period T1.
- the welding control unit 3 controls the welding output unit 2 to output a first start current IP1 (for example, ⁇ 100 A).
- the AS determination unit 6 performs a short circuit determination, and the AS signal becomes a low level.
- the short circuit between the electrode 9 and the base material 12 occurs when, for example, a work error due to lack of skill of the welding operator, a work accuracy or a jig accuracy is poor, or the like.
- the process proceeds to a first start extension period T1EXT that extends the first start period T1.
- the welding control unit 3 controls the welding output unit 2 so as to maintain and output IP1, which is the current value at the end of the first start period T1.
- the contact (short circuit) between the electrode 9 and the base material 12 is opened and the arc is regenerated at a time point E5 shown in FIG.
- the arc regeneration occurs, for example, when the operator intentionally separates the electrode 9 from the base material 12, or the electrode 9 moves relative to the base material 12 due to the workpiece shape or the operation of an automatic machine. It happens by accident.
- the first start extension period T1EXT ends, and the first start period T1 and the third start period T3 having the same polarity as the first start extension period T1EXT are shifted to. .
- the welding control unit 3 controls the welding output unit 2 to output the third start current IP3.
- the length of the third start period T3 may be, for example, the same as the first start period T1, or may be obtained in advance by performing experiments, construction, or the like.
- the magnitude of the third start current IP3 may be the same as the first start current IP1, for example, or may be obtained by experiments, construction, or the like.
- the welding control unit 3 turns on the EN signal and reverses the polarity to the positive output side. Then, the process proceeds to the second start period T2.
- the welding control unit 3 controls the welding output unit 2 so as to output a steady current I1 during steady welding.
- FIG. 2 shows an example in which, after the completion of the first start extension period T1EXT, the process shifts to the third start period T3 and then shifts to the second start period T2.
- the third start period T3 may not be provided as shown in FIG. 2, and the process may proceed to the second start period T2 after the completion of the first start extension period T1EXT.
- the first start period T1 when a short circuit is detected in the middle of a predetermined first start period T1 from the start of welding, the first start period T1 is forcibly terminated when the short circuit is detected, 1 may be shifted to a start extension period T1EXT.
- the first start period is the first start period T1TERM shown in FIG. 4, which is shorter than the first start period T1 shown in FIG.
- the first start period T1 is forcibly terminated when a short circuit occurs between the electrode 9 and the base material 12. 1 start extension period T1EXT. Thereby, the process during the short circuit can be performed earlier, and is effective, for example, when the first start period T1 is set to be long (for example, 400 msec).
- the first start that maintains the current at the end of the first start period T1. Transition to the extension period T1EXT. Then, by waiting for arc regeneration as an extended state of the first start period T1, and controlling to return to the second start period T2 after arc regeneration, good arc start performance can be ensured.
- the short circuit between the electrode 9 and the base material 12 does not shift to the steady welding state, the short circuit current is not continuously energized from the start period to the steady state. Thereby, especially when the steady current I1 is a large current (for example, 500 A), unnecessary wear and damage of the electrode 9 can be prevented.
- the steady current I1 is a high-current alternating current
- the conventional TIG welding apparatus when a short circuit occurs in the first start period T1, there is a case where the short circuit continues and the transition to the steady welding is continued. In this case, since it is a large current and is in a short circuit state, the polarity is inverted in a higher current state, and a high surge voltage is generated by switching of the secondary inverter for the polarity inversion. There is a risk that the semiconductor element constituting the secondary inverter is damaged by the high surge voltage.
- this Embodiment 1 since the state like the conventional TIG welding apparatus does not arise as mentioned above, there is no danger like the conventional TIG welding apparatus.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is a TIG welding method in which an arc is generated between a TIG electrode and a welding object to perform welding, and a predetermined welding current waveform is set in advance from the start of welding.
- the first start period which is a period during which a current is applied, is detected, and contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected from the start of welding.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is the first until the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is released. This is a method of shifting to a first start extension period in which the current at the end of one start period is maintained.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is a TIG welding method in which an arc is generated between a TIG electrode and a welding object to perform welding, and a predetermined welding current waveform is set in advance from the start of welding.
- the first start period which is a period during which a current is applied, is detected, and contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected from the start of welding.
- the TIG welding method of this invention detects the contact with a TIG electrode and a welding target object during a 1st start period, a 1st start period will be complete
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is an alternating current TIG welding method in which welding is performed by alternately repeating a positive polarity period and a reverse polarity period, and after the first start period which is one polarity period, The first start period has a second start period that is the other polarity period different in polarity, and the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected from the start of welding.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention shifts to the first start extension period, the first start extension period, which is one polarity period after the end of the first start extension period, is changed to the other polarity period.
- a method of commutation to a certain second start period may be used.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is an alternating current TIG welding method in which welding is performed by alternately repeating a positive polarity period and a reverse polarity period, and after the first start period which is one polarity period, The first start period has a second start period that is the other polarity period different in polarity, and the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected from the start of welding. And, when the TIG welding method of the present invention is shifted to the first start extension period, it is a predetermined period of energizing the current so as to have a predetermined welding current waveform after the end of the first start extension period. A transition is made to a third start period having the same polarity as the first start extension period. And the TIG welding method of this invention is good also as a method of commutating from the 3rd start period which is one polarity period to the 2nd start period which is the other polarity period after completion
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the example of the positive DC output as the steady current I1 has been described. However, the same effect can be obtained by performing the same control when using the AC output as the steady current. .
- the first start current IP1, the second start current IP2, and the third start current IP3 have been described as arbitrary fixed values in the drawing, but may be waveforms that vary during each start period.
- the duration of the short circuit may be measured, and if the duration is long (for example, 1 second), it may be determined as an abnormal short circuit state and the welding output may be stopped.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TIG welding apparatus in the second embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing temporal changes in the welding current waveform and the like in the second embodiment.
- the main difference between the TIG welding method of the second embodiment and the first embodiment is a method for determining the current value during the short circuit.
- the output current during the short circuit is set by the setting unit. Specifically, the current value is reduced.
- FIG. 5 is different from FIG. 1 of the first embodiment in that the fifth setting unit 14a is shown, and in FIG. 6, the first short-circuit current IS1 is shown in FIG. 2 to FIG.
- a fifth setting unit 14a configured by a CPU or the like sets a first short-circuit current IS1 (for example, ⁇ 20 A) that is a current during a short-circuit, and the set value is welded. Output to the control unit 3.
- a first short-circuit current IS1 for example, ⁇ 20 A
- the welding control unit 3 configured by a CPU or the like has each setting value set by the first setting unit 7a, each setting value set by the third setting unit 13a, and each setting value set by the fifth setting unit 14a.
- the set value, the AS signal output from the AS determination unit 6, and the current detection signal detected by the current detection unit 4 are received.
- the welding control part 3 outputs the HF signal which commands operation
- the welding control unit 3 reduces the welding output to a predetermined first short-circuit current IS1 during the first start period T1 and the first start extension period T1EXT until the arc is regenerated after the short circuit.
- the TIG welding apparatus 1 is activated and a no-load voltage and a high voltage are applied between the electrode 9 and the base material 12.
- the welding current is reduced to the first short-circuit current IS1 after the time point E3.
- the first start period T1 ends at the end point of the first start period T1 and at the point E4 when the first start period T1 has elapsed from the point E2.
- the AS determination unit 6 is a short-circuit determination. Accordingly, the first start extension period T1EXT is entered, and the first short-circuit current IS1, which is the current value at the end of the first start period T1, is maintained.
- first short-circuit current IS1 may have a smaller absolute value than the first start current IP1, and the first short-circuit current IS1 may have a smaller absolute value than the steady-state current I1.
- the first short-circuit current IS1 can be obtained as an appropriate value by, for example, experimentation or construction, and is a low current value that does not cause the electrode 9 to melt unnecessarily during short-circuit energization.
- a current value of a predetermined magnitude that is less likely to cause arc break during reproduction may be sufficient (for example, about 20 A).
- the first short-circuit current IS1 may be a low value such as the lowest current value that can be output by the TIG welding apparatus 1 (for example, 5A), in particular, when it is important to prevent the electrode 9 from being damaged.
- arc regeneration is performed at the time point E5 during the first start extension period T1EXT, the time point E5 is shifted to the third start period T3, and the third start current IP3 is output.
- the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected after the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected in the first start period and the first start extension period.
- the welding current may be controlled to a predetermined first short-circuit current waveform different from the current at the time when the contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TIG welding apparatus in the third embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a time change of another welding current waveform and the like in the third embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the time change of the welding current waveform in the form 3.
- the main difference between the TIG welding method of the third embodiment and the first embodiment is the difference in configuration between the alternating current TIG and the direct current TIG.
- the first embodiment an example of the operation of the alternating current TIG welding is shown.
- flow TIG welding is shown.
- the direct current TIG welding apparatus 21 includes a direct current welding output part 2b, a direct current welding control part 3b, a second setting part 7b, and a fourth setting part 13b.
- T4 is the fourth start period
- IP4 is the fourth start current
- time E7 is the time when the fourth start period T4 has elapsed from time E5.
- the DC welding output unit 2b of the TIG welding apparatus 21 performs a primary inverter operation based on the output from the DC welding control unit 3b, and sets the welding voltage and welding current suitable for welding to positive polarity (electrode 9 is negative and the base material 12 is positive).
- the second setting unit 7b configured by a CPU or the like uses a steady current I1 (for example, 500 A), a first start period T1 (for example, 40 msec), and a first start current IP1 (for example, 100 A), for example, for work This is set in conjunction with parameters input by the operator, and the set value is output to the DC welding control unit 3b.
- a steady current I1 for example, 500 A
- a first start period T1 for example, 40 msec
- a first start current IP1 for example, 100 A
- the fourth setting unit 13b configured by a CPU or the like is configured to link the fourth start period T4 (for example, 30 msec) and the fourth start current IP4 (for example, 80 A) to, for example, a parameter input by an operator. This is set, and the set value is output to the DC welding control unit 3b.
- the direct current welding control unit 3b configured by a CPU or the like includes each setting value set by the second setting unit 7b, each setting value set by the fourth setting unit 13b, and the AS output by the AS determination unit 6. The signal and the current detection signal detected by the current detection unit 4 are received. Then, the DC welding control unit 3b outputs an HF signal commanding the operation of the high voltage generating unit 8 to the high voltage generating unit 8, and outputs an output command signal commanding the welding output to the DC welding output unit 2b. .
- the DC welding control unit 3b outputs the first start current IP1 during the first start period T1, and outputs the fourth start current IP4 during the fourth start period T4. After completion of the fourth start period T4, the DC welding control unit 3b outputs an output command signal to the DC welding output unit 2b so as to output the steady current I1.
- the DC welding control unit 3b proceeds to the first start extension period T1EXT period.
- the first start current IP1 which is the welding current at the end of the first start period T1, is continuously output.
- the first start extension period T1EXT when the signal from the AS determination unit 6 is a source of arc determination, the first start extension period T1EXT ends and the process proceeds to a predetermined fourth start period T4. To do. Then, after the end of the fourth start period T4, the steady current I1 is output.
- the AS determination unit 6 determines that the electrode 9 and the base material 12 are short-circuited, and the AS signal is low. Become a level.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is a direct current TIG welding method, and detects contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object from the start of welding. And when the TIG welding method of this invention transfers to a 1st start extension period, it is predetermined
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the fourth start period T4 may be the same length as the first start period T1, or an appropriate period value may be obtained in advance by experiments or construction.
- the fourth start current IP4 may be the same current value as the first start current IP1, or an appropriate current value may be obtained in advance by experimentation or construction.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention is a direct current TIG welding method, and detects contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object from the start of welding.
- the TIG welding method of this invention is preset from the welding current at the time of the completion
- the welding current is controlled so as to be a steady welding current that is a welding current during steady welding.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the process proceeds to the first start extension period T1EXT, and the state of the first start extension period T1EXT Wait for arc regeneration. Thereby, after arc regeneration, it can return to a start period again, and favorable arc start property can be ensured.
- the steady current I1 is a large current (for example, 500 A)
- the short-circuit current is not continuously energized, and unnecessary wear and damage of the electrode 9 can be prevented.
- the first start current IP1 and the fourth start current IP4 have been described as arbitrary fixed values in the figure, but may be waveforms that vary during each start period.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TIG welding apparatus in the fourth embodiment
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing temporal changes in the welding current waveform and the like in the fourth embodiment.
- the fourth embodiment also shows an example of direct current welding, but the main point different from the third embodiment showing an example of direct current welding is a method for determining a current value during a short circuit.
- the output current during the short circuit is set by the setting unit, and more specifically, the current is reduced from the current before the short circuit.
- the direct current TIG welding device 21 includes a sixth setting unit 14b.
- IS2 is a second short-circuit current.
- the 6th setting part 14b comprised by CPU etc. sets 2nd short circuit current IS2 (for example, 20A), and outputs the set value to the direct current welding control part 3b. .
- the direct current welding control unit 3b configured by a CPU or the like has each setting value set by the second setting unit 7b, each setting value set by the fourth setting unit 13b, and setting by the sixth setting unit 14b. Each set value to be received, an AS signal output from the AS determination unit 6, and a current detection signal detected by the current detection unit 4 are received. Then, the direct current welding control unit 3b outputs an HF signal for instructing the operation of the high voltage generation unit 8 to the high voltage generation unit 8, and outputs an output command signal for instructing the welding output to the direct current welding output unit 2b. Output.
- the DC welding control unit 3b sets in advance between the occurrence of a short circuit between the electrode 9 and the base material 12 and the arc regeneration in the first start period T1 and the first start extension period T1EXT.
- the welding output is reduced to the second short-circuit current IS2.
- the second short-circuit current IS2 may have the same current value as the first start current IP1, may be a current value smaller than the first start current IP1, or may be a current value smaller than the steady current I1. .
- the second short-circuit current IS2 can be obtained in advance, for example, an appropriate value by experiment, construction, etc., is a sufficiently low current value that does not unnecessarily melt the electrode 9 during the short-circuit energization, And what is necessary is just the electric current value which is hard to generate
- the second short-circuit current IS2 may be set to a low current value that is about the lowest current that can be output by the DC TIG welding device 21 (for example, 5A), particularly when it is important to prevent the electrode 9 from being damaged.
- Time point E4 is a time point when the first start period T1 is completed, and is a time point when the first start period T1 has elapsed from the time point E2. At this time point E4, the first start period T1 ends and the process proceeds to the first start extension period T1EXT, and the current value IS2 at the time when the first start period T1 ends is maintained and output.
- the welding current can be reduced to the second short-circuit current IS2, thereby preventing unnecessary wear and breakage of the electrode 9.
- the TIG welding method of the present invention detects contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object after detecting contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object in the first start period and the first start extension period.
- This is a method for controlling the welding current to a predetermined second short-circuit current waveform different from the current at the time when contact between the TIG electrode and the welding object is detected until the opening is detected.
- This method can prevent the occurrence of welding defects without causing unnecessary wear and damage of the electrodes.
- the present invention even when a short circuit occurs during the first start period, the first start period is extended until the arc is regenerated, and the output of the start waveform is continued after the arc is regenerated. . Thereby, unnecessary consumption and damage of the electrode can be prevented, and generation of welding defects can be prevented. Therefore, it is industrially useful as a TIG welding method in an industry that performs TIG welding, for example, an industry that uses aluminum or magnesium, such as the automobile industry or the construction industry.
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図1から図4を用いて本実施の形態1について説明する。なお、図1のように構成されたTIG溶接装置について、図2から図4の電流波形等の時間変化を用いてその動作を説明する。
本実施の形態2について、図5と図6を用いて説明する。図5は、本実施の形態2におけるTIG溶接装置の概略構成を示す図であり、図6は、本実施の形態2における溶接電流波形等の時間変化を示す図である。
本実施の形態において、図7から図9を用いて説明する。図7に示すTIG溶接装置1について、電流波形等の時間変化を示す図8と図9を用いてその動作を説明する。
本実施の形態4について、図10と図11を用いて説明する。図10は本実施の形態4におけるTIG溶接装置の概略構成を示す図であり、図11は本実施の形態4における溶接電流波形等の時間変化を示す図である。
2 溶接出力部
2b 直流の溶接出力部
3 溶接制御部
3b 直流の溶接制御部
4 電流検出部
5 電圧検出部
6 AS判定部
7a 第1の設定部
7b 第2の設定部
8 高電圧発生部
9 電極
10 溶接トーチ
11 アーク
12 母材
13a 第3の設定部
13b 第4の設定部
14a 第5の設定部
14b 第6の設定部
15 溶接制御部
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- TIG電極と溶接対象物との間にアークを発生させて溶接を行うTIG溶接方法であって、
溶接開始から予め設定された所定の溶接電流波形となるように電流を通電する期間である第1のスタート期間を有し、
溶接開始から前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の検出を行い、
前記第1のスタート期間の終了時に前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触を検出している場合には、前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触が開放するまで前記第1のスタート期間の終了時の電流を維持する第1のスタート延長期間へ移行するTIG溶接方法。 - TIG電極と溶接対象物との間にアークを発生させて溶接を行うTIG溶接方法であって、
溶接開始から予め設定された所定の溶接電流波形となるように電流を通電する期間である第1のスタート期間を有し、
溶接開始から前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の検出を行い、
前記第1のスタート期間中に前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触を検出した場合には、前記第1のスタート期間を終了し、前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触が開放するまで前記第1のスタート期間を終了した時の電流を維持する第1のスタート延長期間へ移行するTIG溶接方法。 - 正極性期間と逆極性期間とを交互に繰り返して溶接を行う交流のTIG溶接方法であって、一方の極性期間である第1のスタート期間の後に前記第1のスタート期間とは極性が異なる他方の極性期間である第2のスタート期間を有し、
溶接開始から前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の検出を行い、
前記第1のスタート延長期間へ移行した場合には、前記第1のスタート延長期間の終了後に一方の極性期間である前記第1のスタート延長期間から前記他方の極性期間である前記第2のスタート期間へ切り替える請求項1または2のいずれか1項に記載のTIG溶接方法。 - 正極性期間と逆極性期間とを交互に繰り返して溶接を行う交流のTIG溶接方法であって、一方の極性期間である第1のスタート期間の後に前記第1のスタート期間とは極性が異なる他方の極性期間である第2のスタート期間を有し、
溶接開始から前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の検出を行い、
前記第1のスタート延長期間へ移行した場合は、前記第1のスタート延長期間の終了後に所定の溶接電流波形となるように電流を通電する所定の期間であり、前記第1のスタート延長期間と同じ極性である第3のスタート期間へ移行し、
前記第3のスタート期間の終了後に一方の極性期間である前記第3のスタート期間から前記他方の極性期間である前記第2のスタート期間へ切り替える請求項1または2のいずれか1項に記載のTIG溶接方法。 - 前記第1のスタート期間および前記第1のスタート延長期間において、前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触を検出してから前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の開放を検出するまでの間、前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触を検出した時点の電流とは異なる予め設定された所定の第1の短絡電流波形に溶接電流を制御する請求項4に記載のTIG溶接方法。
- 直流のTIG溶接方法であって、溶接開始から前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の検出を行い、第1のスタート延長期間へ移行した場合には、前記第1のスタート延長期間の終了後に、前記第1のスタート延長期間の終了時の溶接電流から予め設定される定常溶接時の溶接電流である定常溶接電流となるように溶接電流を制御する請求項1または2のいずれか1項に記載のTIG溶接方法。
- 直流のTIG溶接方法であって、溶接開始から前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の検出を行い、
第1のスタート延長期間へ移行した場合は、前記第1のスタート延長期間の終了後に予め設定された所定の溶接電流波形となるように電流を通電する所定の期間である第4のスタート期間へ移行し、
前記第4のスタート期間の終了後に、前記第4のスタート期間の終了時の溶接電流から予め設定される定常溶接時の溶接電流である定常溶接電流となるように溶接電流を制御する請求項1または2のいずれか1項に記載のTIG溶接方法。 - 前記第1のスタート期間および前記第1のスタート延長期間において、前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触を検出してから、前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触の開放を検出するまでの間、
前記TIG電極と前記溶接対象物との接触を検出した時点の電流とは異なる予め設定された所定の第2の短絡電流波形に溶接電流を制御する請求項6に記載のTIG溶接方法。
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