Purpose: The present article analysed the effect of MAG welding parameters (arc voltage-AV, wire feeding speed-WFS, and welding speed-WS) on fillet weld leg length (FWLL) in low-carbon steel S235JR. Design/methodology/approach: In the research, the Taguchi L8 orthogonal array was used to design experiments. The eight experimental experiments were designed based on the Taguchi method, and the average FWLL was measured in each experiment. The analysis of means (ANOM) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) techniques were used to analyse FWLL. Findings: The highest F-value in ANOVA analysis (96.08) confirmed that the welding speed is the most effective parameter on the response (with a per cent contribution of 92.24%), followed by wire feeding speed and arc voltage, with an F-value of 2.82 and 1.25, respectively. Research limitations/implications: The research was focused on MAG welding as a common process used in different industries. Future studies could consider the effect of parameters on fillet weld leg length in other arc welding processes. Due to its many applications in various industries, the low-carbon steel S235JR plate was chosen as the base material, while other steels can be used for future studies. Practical implications: The findings of the present study have significant practical implications for the welding industry. The design of welding joints is a very important part of the design of metal structures. A weld bead with correct and optimal sizes is desirable and accepted in the design of metal structures. The findings of the present study can be used in the optimal design of fillet welds for low-carbon steel. Originality/value: As far as we know, there is relatively little information on the proper balance of fillet weld leg length in low-carbon steels. Therefore, the research results can be used in the appropriate design of welding joints for low-carbon steels.
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