Fundamentals of Porosity

There are numerous types of welding defects such as cracks, porosity, lack of fusion and slag inclusions. The first in this series of articles reviewed the fundamentals of weld cracks and was published in the WELD Magazine Summer 2025 Edition.

In the 2nd article, we will explore the details of weld metal porosity.

Welding Fundamentals

Welding Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Weld Cracks

Weld cracks are one of the more serious defects and are detrimental since they almost always compromise the integrity of the weld.

Efficient and Proficient: Steel Polishing Tips

How to polish steel to achieve a smooth, professional finish.

New Laser Welding Versus MIG, Which is Better for Aluminum Welding

Is it worth investing in the laser welding unit?

Ken Mui

Principes fondamentaux relatifs aux soufflures

Nous examinerons en détail les soufflures du métal fondu.

Fissuration des soudures : les principes de base

Les fissures dans les soudures représentent l’un des défauts les plus graves car elles compromettent presque toujours l’intégrité de la soudure.

Submerged Arc - Productivity Improvements

Discuss the benefits of AC Waveform Controlled welding, twin wire, tandem arc and specialized processes such as Long Stickout Process.