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Table 3 Classification of metal transfer in GMA welding in DIN standards (Iordachescu and Quintino 2008 )

From: Usability of arc types in industrial welding

Types of arc

DIN symbol

Droplet size

Metal transfer

Dip transfer arc

k

Fine

Only in short circuit, regular

Intermediate arc

ü

Fine to coarse

Partly in short circuit, partly short circuit free, irregular

Spray arc

s

Fine to superfine

Short circuit free, regular

Globular transfer arc

i

Coarse

Irregular in short circuit, partly short circuit free

Pulsed arc

p

Adjustable

Short circuit free, regular