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The aim of the study was to evaluate the possibilities of improving the quality and economic efficiency when welding quenched and tempered low carbon low alloy steels with high-spin arc narrow gap MAG system. Mechanical properties of tested welds were excellent, and the amount of welding defects detected by non-destructive testing was very small. The following results were obtained: the welding method of quenched and tempered steels with high-spin arc narrow gap MAG system is an excellent choice. The method improves the weld quality, improves economic efficiency by lowering the joint volume. The properties obtained in the weld joint were found to meet stipulated requirements.
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Min, D., Xin-hua, T., Feng-gui, L. et al. Welding of quenched and tempered steels with high-spin arc narrow gap MAG system. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 55, 527–533 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-010-3052-1
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