Machines. Technologies. Materials.
Vol. 19 (2025), Issue 7, pg(s) 241-243

TECHNOLOGIES

Determination of electrical energy consumption of welding cylindrical workpieces from alloy AA6060-T66 with TIG method

  • 1 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro

Abstract

The paper presents an informational measurement system for measuring electricity consumption from a three-phase grid during welding of AA6060-T66 aluminium alloy cylindrical workpieces using the TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) method. In addition to electricity consumption, the developed system can also monitor other related electrical quantities that give an image of the load that the consumer exerts on the grid. The importance of knowing these quantities is reflected in the fact that it can provide us with information about the energy efficiency of the method, as well as the possibility to determine the economic benefits of the chosen process and technology with the knowledge of the welding input parameters. These electricity consumption values affect the sustainability and have an impact on the environment. Energy input also directly affects the quality of the welded joint, which is reflected in penetration, formed microstructure and mechanical properties. Also, knowing this information opens up opportunities to compare performance with other methods. The paper presents the development of such a system, which includes the necessary hardware components, communication and software through which data acquisition is performed.

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