Odd question

[Kgaul]

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[SOLVED] Odd question

Forgive me, i dont know alot about Physics...

What effect does an Elect. Magnet have on a Weldment...

IE., Does molten metal contain magnetic propertes...

See i'm wondering about the effects of Electric magnets on Welding. would a magnet produce an alligned weld... Aside from Arc Blow...

Kgaul

 

[thed]

Probably not, no. Iron is an example of a ferromagnet. These loose their magnetism when heated above the Curie Temperature. This is typically lower than the melting point. So an arcwelder will destroy any magnetism in the material.

 

[HallsofIvy]

Magnetism is a function of the crystaline structure of metals.

In liquid form, there are no crystals.