Physical Nature of the Processes in Forming Structures, Phase and Chemical Compositions of Medium-Carbon Steel Welds

This work presents peculiarities of forming a structure, phase and chemical composition while welding medium-carbon steels (Steel 45) depending on a heat content of molten electrode metal droplets when using welding power sources having different power parameters. It was experimentally established that the power inverter provides the decreased heat input into droplets of electrode metal during the welding process. This stimulates obtaining a fine-grained structure of the deposited metal and heat affected zone, reduces the extent of the HAZ that enhances working properties of welded joints.