Technical Knowledge
Welding Engineering
Welding processes, joint types, procedure qualification, heat control, inspection, defects and distortion.
Structural welding is controlled through qualified procedures, qualified welders and inspection to the applicable welding code. This category explains the terminology and the engineering reasoning. General guidance here is not an approved welding procedure: production welding must follow WPSs qualified for the project.
Topics in this category
Welds & Joints
- Welding Processes
- Welding Symbols
- Fillet Welds
- Groove Welds
- CJP
- PJP
- Weld Size
- Weld Length
Qualification
- WPS
- PQR
- WPQ
Heat & Quality
- Preheat
- Interpass Temperature
- Heat Input
- Welding Inspection
- Weld Defects
- Welding Distortion
Articles
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