Improved welder productivity

Craig M. Haverly; Edward M. Kaminski; Sean Krieger; Daniel A. Finke

doi:10.5957/SMC-2013-P15

Improved welder productivity

Craig M. Haverly, Edward M. Kaminski, Sean Krieger, Daniel A. Finke

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This paper discusses the progress made in the development of a “Smart Welder” system consisting of “state of the industry” networked welding power supplies, welding productivity software, and a new programmatic “go / no-go” decision to reduce the potential for wrong weld wire (WWW) occurrences and the resulting rework at General Dynamics Electric Boat. A secondary focus of this effort is to facilitate the checks required of a welder prior to striking an arc which should result in a reduced welder start-up time, enabling the welder to be more like a surgeon who has his tools assembled and ready at the start of his task. A prototype “Smart Welder” System is under development and is expected to save $1.78M/VIRGINIA Class Submarine.

Original language	English (US)
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5957/SMC-2013-P15
State	Published - 2013
Event	SNAME Maritime Convention 2013, SMC 2013 - Bellevue, United States Duration: Nov 8 2013 → …

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Conference	SNAME Maritime Convention 2013, SMC 2013
Country/Territory	United States
City	Bellevue
Period	11/8/13 → …

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Aquatic Science
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Water Science and Technology
Development
Geography, Planning and Development

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