Some Important Points to Ponder About Welding Positioners

Positioning equipment helps welders in maneuvering and welding huge assemblies with ease. However, you can also position several small assemblies mechanically. In fact, the positioning principles are similar for both large and small parts that need welding, i.e., you need to fix the base to the equipment and maneuver it mechanically. This will allow the most efficient assembly and welding.

Regardless of the size of the weldment, welders need to follow some important tips when choosing, working with and maintaining a welding positioner.

Attaching the machine parts correctly

The way of attaching the positioning equipment to the weldment is important, as this is where the separation would occur naturally. Chucks and fixtures add significant weight from the face plate and need proper care during the sizing of the positioning device. Of the many positioners available, slots allow the piece that you are working with to be bolted to it. Whether it is a stand-alone method or a combined method, it would work great if applied properly.

Keeping it Flat

Whether it is small or big positioning equipment, you need to mount the unit to an even and flat surface, which could secure it in place. In case mounting holes are present, you can use them to secure the positioner and prevent its tipping in case it encounters any kind of unexpected force. A welding positioner mounted on a stand or a workbench is equally important to secure.

Using Turning Rolls

If the machine part to weld is cylindrical, you can roll it easily. Turning smaller rolls can rotate a vessel or a pipe down hand the welds. These power rolls offer a stable rotation, which produces uniform circumferential weld. The idler rolls are not powered but you can add them into series in order to provide support to longer vessels and pipes. The combination of a vertical-faced table welding positioner and a roller-type pipe stand offers protection and stability during the extension of a round part. When the rollers offer two points of contact, there is an even distribution of weight.

While researching for welding positioner, these considerations could help you to make up your mind in singling out the most feasible one.