Welding is crucial in constructing everything from mining plants and equipment to essential public infrastructure like bridges and road signs. Throughout the entire product cycle of the welding process, from design to inspection, it’s imperative to consider all...
A Welding Procedure Specification, or WPS, is essential to creating consistent, high-quality products with a confidence that they will withstand the expected service conditions. A WPS purpose is to detail proven welding parameters procedures to guide welders as...
Surface contaminants, defects, and contamination arising through fabrication are all potentially detrimental to the oxide film that protects stainless steel. Corrosion can be initiated from the moment stainless steel has been damaged. Therefore, it is imperative that...
What is a welding supervisor? A certified welding supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance of all welding activities. Some of these activities include: applicable safety requirements drawings plans weld procedures standards relevant documents. A...
Preheating involves the application of heat on a fabrication or component before commencing the welding process. In this blog, we will discuss the basics around welding preheat. Why do we need to preheat? Preheating is used for a number of reasons, including: Avoiding...
The Most Common Welding Defects: Causes and Remedies A weld flaw is any indication on a weld that can compromise the quality of the weld. A weld flaw can be accepted or rejected depending on three factors: type, size and location of the flaw/discontinuity. All welds...
