ANALYSIS AND CONTROL OF DISTORTION PULPER MACHINE WELDING
ANALYSIS AND CONTROL OF DISTORTION PULPER MACHINE WELDING
Authors:
Mr.R.ARIVAZHAGAN 1, ASHWIN KUMAR V 2, KISHORE S 3
*1 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering &
Technology, Trichy - 621215, India.
*2,3 UG Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology,
Trichy - 621215, India.
Abstract - Welding distortion is a major issue in pulper machine fabrication due to non-uniform heating and cooling during welding. This study focuses on analyzing and controlling distortion using experimental methods and finite element analysis (FEA). Different types of distortion such as longitudinal, transverse, and angular are examined. Welding parameters like heat input, speed, and sequence are optimized to reduce deformation. The results show that proper welding sequence and controlled heat input significantly minimize distortion and improve dimensional accuracy.
Key Words: Welding distortion, Pulper machine, Finite Element Analysis, Heat input, Residual stress, Welding sequence.