Monitoring Weld Penetration Via Gas Pressure

Welding monitor uses pressure on back side of weldment to monitor penetration of weld. Sudden drop on pressure chart means weld pool has fully penetrated; sudden rise means pool no longer extends through joint. Devised to ensure full penetration along full lengths of weld joints, when direct observation of back sides by visual inspection, x rays, or fiber optics not possible. Used in initial development of welding parameters or during production as safeguard.