Revealed: Often Overlooked Fact when Reducing Welding Costs
The biggest cost in welding is the wage of the one holding the torch. Using their time efficiently is fundamental to minimising your operational costs.
The biggest cost in welding is the wage of the one holding the torch. Using their time efficiently is fundamental to minimising your operational costs.
Hydrogen cracking can occur when welding carbon and low-alloy steels. The potential for hydrogen cracking in the weld metal and HAZ depends on their composition.
We have seen several instances of cold cracking in welds when visiting customers. The standard of welding work and adherence to correct procedure was not an issue, so the question was why it occurred and what can be done to avoid a repetition.