Any welding process has four operating cost components – their approximate contribution to total cost are:

Cost Components Total cost percentage Labour 30% Wire or consumables 45% Shielding gas 12% Power 13%

There are some other cost components relating to weld preparation and post weld cleaning.

The right selection of shielding gas can have a significant impact on reducing weld costs and improving weld productivity by

• Increasing weld speed
• Reducing inefficient wire deposition (excessive spatter & convex bead shape)
• Improving weld quality (reduced weld rejection)
• Reducing clean up times (less spatter)
• Improved operator satisfaction

BOC has been partnering a number of organisations, in a wide range of industries , to help reduce their weld costs

If you want to have discussions on understanding the potential of reducing your weld costs, please contact your nearest BOC India office or

Product Manager – Shielding Gases
BOC India Limited,
Technology Centre,
48/1, Diamond Harbour Road,
Kolkata – 700 027.
Tel.:- +91-33-24495737/5993.
Email :- shielding.gases@boci.co.in

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