316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, What’s the difference?
When it comes to stainless steel, there are over 150 grades. But, only a handful of them are commonly used …
Welding Inspection
Nickel 99 Welding Rod: ENi-CI
ENi-CI or Nickel 99 Welding Rod (Ni-99) is a stick-welding Cast Iron rod. Ni-99 rod is mainly used for welding …
TIG Welding Polarity
TIG Welding Polarity TIG Welding is a versatile and high-quality manual welding process although the weld quality such as welding …
Tensile Shear Test for Spot Welds
Tensile Shear Test for Spot Welds The Tensile shear test for spot welds is the most widely used method for …
Soapstone for Welding: 5 Main Applications
Soapstone is a soft, dense material that is perfect for use in welding applications. Soapstone for welding applications is a …
Backing Bar in Welding
Backing Bar in Welding Backing Bar in Welding or Backing Strips are special shape materials (metal or ceramic or fiber …
How to Prevent Distortion in Welding
What is Distortion in Welding? Distortion in welding is a change in material shape due to high thermal stresses that …
Back Step Welding
Back Step Welding Back Step Welding is a welding technique that is very useful to control welding distortion. In back …
What is Tack Weld, Types, Symbol, Size, & applications
What is Tack Weld? A tack weld is a small welding bead used to hold two pieces of metal together …
What is hydrogen induced cracking test or hic test
What is Hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) The most serious problem of weldability in carbon and low-alloy steels is hydrogen induced …
