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Welding Travel Speed Calculator
Calculate welding travel speed in mm/min and inches/min from weld distance and arc-on time.
Welding Travel Speed Calculator
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How to use welding travel speed calculator
- Check the input units and assumptions.
- Review the result and example.
IN PRACTICE
Example
L = 300 mm; t = 60 s → v = 300 mm/min = 11.81 in/min; Ltarget = 1000 mm → 3.33 min.
GOOD TO KNOW
Is travel speed equal to wire-feed speed?
No. Travel speed is forward movement along the joint. Wire-feed speed is the length of consumable fed into the arc per time.
Formula and worked example
v (mm/min) = 60L (mm)/t (s); v (in/min) = v (mm/min)/25.4; ttarget (min) = Ltarget (mm)/v.
L = 300 mm; t = 60 s → v = 300 mm/min = 11.81 in/min; Ltarget = 1000 mm → 3.33 min.
How to interpret the result
Use this measured speed in heat-input calculations with voltage and current recorded for the same run. A slow section can have different local heat input from the overall average.
The estimated target time is arc-on time. To plan a shift, add preparation and interruptions using observed shop productivity rather than treating arc-on time as total labor time.
Frequently asked questions
Is travel speed equal to wire-feed speed?
No. Travel speed is forward movement along the joint. Wire-feed speed is the length of consumable fed into the arc per time.
What assumptions limit this calculation?
Average travel speed, not wire-feed speed. Excludes setup, repositioning, cooling and breaks. Oscillation path length is not the same as forward weld length.
How to Calculate Welding Travel Speed: Formula & Example