Fundamentals of Weld Cracks

There are numerous types of welding defects such as cracks, porosity, lack of fusion and slag inclusions. In a series of articles, we will explore the details of these defects and provide suggestions for preventing them.

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

We will explore the various types of cracks and factors which contribute to them, particularly hydrogen’s role in cold cracking.