Simulação computacional do processo de soldagem MIG de uma junta de topo de chapas de aço inoxidável da série 304 com deposição de material

Abstract

This work presents a 3D computational/mathematical model to solve the heat diffusion equation with phase change, considering addition of material and complex geometry. The finite volume method was used and the computational code was implemented in C++, using Borland compiler. Experimental tests were carried out for validation of the model in question. It was used a material whose thermal properties, varying with temperature, are well known: the stainless steel AISI 304. In addition, an inverse technique based on Golden Section was implemented to estimate the heat flux supplied to the sample. Experimental temperatures were measured using thermocouples type J - in a total of 07 (seven) - all connected to the metal sheet and the Agilent 34970A datalogger. The metal had a \"V\" Groove of 45°. In this location was conducted the deposition of material on only one welding pass and the dimensions (width and height) were measured after welding. The thermal model was validated from comparisons between measured and calculated temperatures. The results were consistent and validated the computational/mathematical model proposed. An innovation presented in this work consists in the calculation and visualization of the dimensions of the welding pool during welding. The complex geometry obtained proves that more studies are needed and new models must be designed to clarify and explain the formation of welding pool during welding of metal sheet.