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What Causes Undercut in Welding and Possible Remedies

Thursday, 10 September 2020 by Joe Stephens

Undercuts are one of the most common welding defects that every welder has to deal with from time to time. Undercutting leaves the welded area weak and prone to cracking. Fortunately, with proper welding techniques, undercuts can be minimized significantly. This is why it is essential to learn what causes undercut in welding so that effective prevention methods can be applied.

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What Is Porosity In Welding?

Sunday, 30 August 2020 by Joe Stephens

Welding is an important trade, and welders produce products that hold a lot of responsibility. If welding is not done right, the result can be catastrophic because parts can break, people can get injured, and reputations can be ruined. One common weakness in welded materials is porosity. This article answers the question: "what is porosity in welding," as well as the causes, how to prevent it, if it can be fixed, and the acceptable amount of porosity in a finished product.

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Welding Scholarships And Grants You Should Apply For

Sunday, 09 August 2020 by Joe Stephens

For those of you pursuing a welding education, applying for welding scholarships and grants is highly important. Whether you’re attending one of the best welding schools in the area or a community college, the costs can quickly add up. This is where a welding scholarship comes in handy. However, you’ll soon realize there is an endless amount of scholarships to sift through.

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What is Butt Welding or Butt Joints?

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 by Joe Stephens

It doesn’t matter if you only want to weld for a hobby or as a career choice, you will eventually have to learn about welding joints. They are the basic foundation of welding and something you will come across daily. According to the American Welding Society, there are five different types of welding joints. These include the corner, butt, lap, edge, and tee joints. Learning about only five joints sounds easy but, each one comes with many different types of welds, welding symbols, requirements, etc. For this guide, we’re going to focus on one of the more common ones, the Butt Joint.