Effect of the Magnetisation of Covered Electrodes on the Quality and Properties of Underwater Wet Welded Joints

The article analyses the effect of the magnetisation of covered electrodes on the geometry and properties of T-joints with fillet welds made of steel S235JR in watery environment. It was established that as regards the conditions and parameters used in the tests, the magnetisation of electrodes affected the stability of arc burning and the formation of shape-related welding imperfections but it did not influence the microstructure and hardness of the test joints.