Orbital welding is a specialised area of welding whereby the arc is rotated around a static pipe or tube during welding. These orbital welding systems were developed to solve the issue of operator error and operator fatigue in the gas tungsten welding process (GTAW).
Because the orbital welding systems are fully automated and the welding touch is in the optimal position throughout the welding phase, it reduces the probability of operator error and decreases the likelihood of welding discontinuities and defects.
The welding quality that orbital welding systems offer on both small and large diameter pipes make it an excellent choice for many pipe welding applications. This is why is it frequently used in industries like semiconductors, food processing, oil and gas and also aerospace industries.