Air Arc Gouging Hire

Europe's largest rental fleet of high powered air arc gouging equipment available to hire same day, in stock here in Chesterfield.

Air arc gouging is used to cut foundry castings, clean up welds, prepare prep for welding, remove porosity, remove defective welds with ease, cut large sections of metal out, burn out ceased shafts, and endless list of applications.

Configured for air arc gouging 6mm carbons up to 19mm carbons.

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Air Arc Gouging Equipment Hire

What is Air Arc Gouging

Air arc gouging (also known as air carbon arc gouging) is a metal removal process that uses an electric arc and a stream of compressed air to melt and remove metal from a workpiece. It’s commonly used in welding, fabrication, and repair work to gouge out defective welds, prepare surfaces for welding, or remove unwanted material.

How It Works:

  1. Electrode: A carbon-graphite electrode is used to create an electric arc between the electrode and the metal surface.
  2. Arc Heat: The arc generates extreme heat, melting the metal.
  3. Compressed Air: A high-velocity jet of compressed air blows away the molten metal, creating a groove.

Key Features:

  • Versatile: Can be used on various metals, including steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.
  • Efficient: Removes metal quickly without excessive grinding.
  • Common Applications:
    • Removing old welds
    • Preparing joints for welding
    • Cutting out defects
    • Creating grooves for rewelding

Equipment Required:

  • A DC welding power source (usually constant current)
  • Carbon-graphite electrodes (often copper-coated)
  • Compressed air supply (minimum 80 psi, depending on the job)
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) due to sparks and metal splatter

Advantages Over Other Methods:

  • Far faster and smoother than grinding
  • More precise than oxy-fuel cutting for gouging applications
  • Can be used in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead)

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