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Welding Technologies used in Space Propulsion Manufacturing.

TIG hand welding in the production of liquid propellant rocket engines.


 TIG Hand Welding


TIG HandweldingTIG hand welding is used for the welding of rocket engine combustion chambers, fluid manifolds, expansion nozzles and associated flanges and attachment brackets. Typical welded assemblies include:
  • The Vulcain combustion chamber for the Ariane 5 core stage, H2 inlet and outlet manifold, retainer brackets.
  • The Aestus thrust chamber for the Ariane 5 bi-propellant upper stage, inlet manifold and Ox cover dome.
  • The HM-7 combustion chamber for the Ariane 5 ESC-A cryogenic upper stage, inlet and outlet manifolds.
  • Expansion nozzles and their and their associated fittings, interface flanges and supports.

 

 

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