01053015 MANUFACTURING; Department of Mechanical Engineering, KMITL
©2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. M P Groover, Principles of Modern Manufacturing
Advantages and Disadvantages of PAW
Advantages:
Good arc stability and excellent weld quality
Better penetration control than other AW processes
High travel speeds
Can be used to weld almost any metals
Disadvantages:
High equipment cost
Larger torch size than other AW processes
Tends to restrict access in some joints