Ship panels
Butt welding of medium-thick hull plates into panels.
Single-Side Welding Line
DIG Single-Side Welding System for Medium-Thick Plates
FCB and FAB single-side welding with double-side forming
The DIG single-side welding system joins medium-thick plates from one side and forms the weld on both sides, using the FCB or FAB method. Plates no longer need to be turned over, which suits ship panels and thick plates.
Manufactured byDIG
FCB / FABSingle-side welding methods
1 sideWelded, with double-side forming
No turningPlate turn-over step removed
Overview
One-sided welding, two-sided result
With the FCB or FAB method, medium-thick plate panels are welded from one side while the weld forms on both sides. The approach also suits thick plate work.
Compared with double-sided welding, it removes the step of turning the plate over. The line usually needs a maintenance pit for repairs on the reverse side, which the buyer and DIG plan together.
Applications
Where it is used
DIG builds the system for shipyard panel work.
Heavy plate fabrication
Single-side welding of thick plates with double-side forming.
Shipbuilding lines
Higher throughput on heavy plates without a turn-over station.
Features
Line features
- Single-side welding with double-side forming
- FCB and FAB welding methods
- No plate turning between passes
- Throughput set up for heavy plates
- Maintenance pit for reverse-side repairs
Benefits
What single-side welding brings
No plate turn-over step between sides
Both weld sides formed in one welding operation
Suited to medium-thick and thick plates
Joining medium-thick hull plates?
Share your plate thicknesses, panel sizes and workshop layout with our Machinery team, and we will help you plan a DIG single-side welding line.
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