The physics of fusion welding Part 1: The electric arc in welding

IEE Proceedings B: Electric Power Applications

Volumn 134, Issue 5, 1987, Pages 233-254

  Lancaster, J F ^a  

^a Balcombe Forrest ^*  (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Arcing; Industrial applications of power; Power utilisation and industrial applications; Stability; Welding

Indexed keywords

ANODES; CATHODES;

ARC COLUMN; ARC REIGNITION; FUSION WELDING; NON-THERMIONIC CATHODES; TUNGSTEN/ARGON ARC;

WELDING, ELECTRIC ARC;

EID: 0023422678     PISSN: 01437038     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1049/ip-b.1987.0040     Document Type: Article

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