T he qualification of welders and welding procedures often involves macro-examination of welds. Performing macro-etches is a relatively simple procedure, but strict guidelines must be …

Welding of austenitic stainless steel and carbon steel base metal should use a filler metal that prevents solidification cracking. 309 is the preferred filler metal as it provides ferrite number of …

This troubleshooting guide goes beyond your typical troubleshooting charts on the back of an owner’s manual. The goal is not just to help you solve a welding problem, but to teach the …

Performing macro-etches is a relatively simple procedure, but strict guidelines must be followed to ensure safety. Most chemicals used in etching solutions are hazardous and must be handled …

Understanding why a recommended solution worked is just as important as solving the problem. This guide addresses the most common weld discontinuities and defects as well as the most …

The qualification of welders and welding procedures often involves macro-examination of welds. Performing macro-etches is a relatively simple procedure, but strict guidelines must be …

T itanium is a metal which is silvery gray in color and has about half the density of steel (0.163 lb/in3). Pure titanium is relatively soft has very low ultimate tensile strength. For use in …

W elding of austenitic stainless steel and carbon steel base metal should use a filler metal that prevents solidification cracking. 309 is the preferred filler metal as it provides ferrite number of …

A brasion resistant (AR) steel plate is used in applications requiring abrasion and impact resistance. It is alloyed with high levels of carbon in order to attain high levels of hardness …

C alculating weld metal requirements seems complicated but for the majority of applications it should not be. Short of having a computer program that calculates this for you, the easiest way …