Abstract: In a method for welding together pipe ends of pipes held mutually in line the welding process is automatically controlled subject to the angular distance traversed by the welding lance.
Abstract: In a device for welding together pipe ends of pipes held mutually in line, a fixing band is first clamped around a pipe and a ring frame for opening and closing is then arranged therearound which is provided with a guide rail for guiding at least one welding carriage along the periphery of a ring weld.
Abstract: For internally supporting the annular weld during welding together of two pipe ends of two pipes extending mutually in line a weld supporting ring is used consisting of ring pieces comprising at least one supporting body of ceramic material bounding the outer periphery of the weld supporting ring.