Computer Optimizing of Bevel Angles for Welded Pipe Joints

Abstract

There is a direct relationship between pipe joint welding times and applied weld volume. This paper gives the computations necessary to define the locus for the branch saddle as a function of certain variables and of the optimized bevel angle. Joint configurations were studied for weld area variations for both fixed and optimized bevel angle configurations. Results demonstrated a considerable reduction in weld volume when the optimized volume was compared with the volume obtained using a fixed bevel angle.