摘要

In this paper, traditional gas metal arc welding process was modified to change the fluid flow in the molten pool by the rotary motion of filler metal (wire) accompanied by downward feeding process. The rotary motion of the wire transferred additional momentum into weld pool and bestowed the latter with rotating fluid flow characteristics. The rotating fluid flow of the weld pool decreased the penetration of the weld and refined the weld microstructure directly. The finer microstructure of the weld noticeably increased the tensile strength of the weld metal.