The Process of Explosion Welding | Clad for Industrial Infrastructure

Are you familiar with explosion welded clad? Explosion cladding is a solid state welding process that uses precision explosions to bond two dissimilar metals while retaining the mechanical, electrical and corrosion properties of both. If you'd like to learn more about explosion welded clad, check out our website: www.nobelclad.com/

[@DanTriggerhappyGames]

The fact that stuff like this isn't even mentioned in schools is part of why students dgaf. This is so cool!

[@Naveen-yi6om]

What a video 🤯,mind blowing .

[@NobelClad]

Thanks Naveen!

[@icemasterk]

Neat!

[@anewstarttoabrokenlife8662]

This as you already know would make a great method of making composite armors. 😉

[@ladedk]

Whoa whoa whoa, don't you spill the beans there James Bond!!

[@NobelClad]

Hi A New Start to a Broken Life - Thanks for the comment!

[@alexhb12333]

For applications needing thinner materials, like a heat exchanger, are these thick plates rolled to thickness? Or are the plates after welding close to their final dimension?

[@NobelClad]

Hi Alex, Great question. It depends on how thin you need. 0.5" is the thinnest plate we can deliver with explosion welding. If you’re looking for thinner clad material, we can leverage roll bonding to deliver a bonded plate that’s even thinner. Would you like to talk more about the equipment or application your working with? Send us an email, mention this conversation and we can connect you with an engineer. [e-mail]

[@Fabrication-fo2dm]

I'm a welder How do I get certified in this? I've been trying to find out about information on this type of welding for some time and would appreciate some insight

[@NobelClad]

Hi 2101 Fabrication - Please fill out this form and we can connect you with engineering who can provide additional context. www.nobelclad.com/general-inquiry

[@ialaknavles2652]

It is possible to clad similar materials of Ti Gr.2 plates

[@NobelClad]

Hi ialak navles26 - Yes, it is possible to clad similar materials of Ti Gr. 2 plates. If you’re interested in discussing your need with an engineer please contact Steve: [e-mail]

[@basicconcepts4786]

Dear #nobelclad can I used your video to teach about explosive welding?

[@NobelClad]

Hi Basic Concepts - Can you please fill out this form, providing more information about where you’d like to use this video? Marketing will be in touch with you: www.nobelclad.com/general-inquiry

[@tacodivision2325]

I am working on getting my 2 year degree in welding, no job experence with welding just yet. i have several ideas of what i want to do with my welding degree, and this is one of the ideas i would want to do. what certifications do i need to become an explosive welder?

[@NobelClad]

Hi TacoDivision - It is critical to understand that there are quite a few operations that must happen from start to finish in the entire explosion welding process. Typically operators for the entire process are spread out between each of these individual operations. To answer your question, while explosion welding is recognized by various engineering codes and societies, and is typically regulated by code requirements, there are very few cases in which any explosion welding certification type documents for the employees would be required. There are several operations within the process such as traditional fusion welding, nondestructive, and destructive examinations which may require applicable certifications, however, the "explosion welders" usually only possess some type of internal qualification as opposed to a certification like what is typically seen in the traditional fusion welding world. In addition to that, there may be some other government regulations and certifications that they may be required to be in possession of. This may vary based on location.

[@Yashiro-nene_dies]

I was told there would be explosions.

[@NobelClad]

Check out this clip from Modern Marvels 20+ years ago, and they shot footage from our old facility in France. You can see an explosion here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2rCk6SXm7p9nKM If you're curious to learn more about explosion welding, we're hosting a webinar on October 7, 2020: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CRoSOkpMQeyfc2yr1l9FqQ

[@larryclark9380]

@@NobelClad Any webinars for 2024?

[@NobelClad]

@@larryclark9380 - We are presenting at 5 global tradeshows/exhibitions in the coming months, or if you're interested in a specific topic for you and your engineering teams fill out this form and someone can contact you: nobelclad.com/general-inquiry

[@renosgarage7451]

"a solid state process done by accelerating" Maybe my definition of solid state is wrong, but this seems like a very contradicting statement

[@NobelClad]

Hi Reno’s Garage - I can understand why it seems like a contradicting statement, but it’s true. By detonating high-energy explosives, our process drives one metal into another, creating a strong metallurgical bond without the need to melt them.