Welder Qualification Test (WQT): Everything you need to know
Welder Qualification Test: AWS D1.1 Weld Test Welder qualification tests or WQT are used to assess a welder’s ability to …
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E308L vs E309L
E308L vs E309L electrodes are both stainless steel electrodes as per AWS A5.4. 309L is typically used for dissimilar welding …
“Bend Testing”- What is it and why is it important?
Bend testing Bend testing is a destructive test that is used to determine the strength and ductility of materials. The …
MIG Welding Polarity
MIG Welding Polarity In MIG welding, polarity is an important aspect that must be taken into account. The correct polarity …
Difference between shot blasting and grit blasting
Difference between shot blasting and grit blasting There are a few key differences between shot blasting and grit blasting. Shot …
ISO Weld Symbols Explained
There are different standards of welding symbols, and each one has its own applications. Apart from AWS A2.4, the 2nd …
Can you Weld Rebar: Get answer by Welding Veterans
Can you Weld Rebar? I got recently a query from a friend- Can you weld rebar? As a Welding Engineer, …
Reverse polarity welding
Reverse polarity welding, also called DCEP, is a type of welding polarity in which the electrode is positive (Anode) and …
Low Hydrogen Electrode Storage
Low Hydrogen Electrodes Storage Electrodes packed effectively in hermetically sealed tin containers or plastic bags can be stored for any …
Ferrite Content in Welds
Ferrite content is necessary in austenite weldment to avoid hot cracking. Ferrite produces ferrite-austenite grain boundaries that controls sulfur & …