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Welding Quality Issues Identified in the Hinkley Point C ADF Tanks and Vessels Inspection – Part 2: Practical Welding Quality Solutions

In Part 1, we reviewed the welding-related issues identified by the UK Office…

  • 12 July 2026
  • Design file, Structural Integrity, Welding

Welding Quality Issues Identified in the Hinkley Point C ADF Tanks and Vessels Inspection – Part 1

In February 2025, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) carried out an…

  • 5 July 2026
  • Design file, Structural Integrity, Welding

Understanding BS EN ISO 13916:2025: a simple guide to measuring preheat, interpass and preheat maintenance temperature correctly in welding

Measuring interpass temperature

Introduction Temperature control is an important part of welding quality. In many welded…

  • 27 June 2026
  • Design file, Welding

The Role of Preheat in Welding: Part 2

Welding preheat and interpass measurement

In Part 1, we looked at why preheat matters in welding. We discussed…

  • 26 June 2026
  • Design file, Welding

The Role of Preheat in Welding: Part 1

Preheating before welding

In carbon steels, low alloy steels, thick sections, restrained joints, and higher strength…

  • 25 June 2026
  • Welding, Design file, Structural Integrity

Could API 5L X100 Pipes Reshape Offshore Steel Industry?

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has announced a major breakthrough in offshore steel manufacturing…

  • 29 May 2026
  • Latest News, Materials

What Does a Welding Engineer Really Do?

This was an interview question. Ask many people what a welding engineer does…

  • 25 May 2026
  • Materials welding education, Welding

The Welding Skills Gap Is Now an Industry Level Challenge

TIG Welding

With demand for welders projected to rise by nearly 50% by 2030, the…

  • 8 May 2026
  • Trending News, Materials welding education, Welding

Robots Are Entering the Shipyard Faster Than Expected

Robots welding steel structures

The future of shipbuilding may not be built by welders alone. As skilled…

  • 8 May 2026
  • Trending News, Welding, Welding technology

Intermediate Post Weld Heat Treatment for ASTM A508 Grade 3 Steel

Post Weld Heat Treatment

1. Introduction ASTM A508 Grade 3 is a manganese, nickel, molybdenum low alloy…

  • 24 April 2026
  • Welding, Design file, Structural Integrity

ISO Standards for Welding Procedure Qualification

ISO 3834

Welding Procedure Specification and Welding Procedure Qualification documentation are governed by a structured…

  • 15 February 2026
  • Welding, Design file, Materials welding education

Code vs Standard vs Specification in Welding and Fabrication

Welder reading instructions

In welding and fabrication projects, especially within EPC, inspection, and QA/QC environments, the…

  • 7 February 2026
  • Welding, Design file, Materials welding education

Smart Welding Robots Are Reshaping Modern Shipyards

Smart Welding Robots

Shipyards are moving fast toward digital and automated production. Welding robots are now…

  • 3 February 2026
  • Trending News, Welding technology

When Preheating During Welding Becomes a Problem Instead of a Solution

preheating before welding

It is common knowledge in welding and thermal cutting practice that when a…

  • 1 February 2026
  • Videos, Welding

What is the major difference between toughness and fracture toughness?

Fracture toughness testing

Although the question appears simple, the distinction between toughness and fracture toughness is…

  • 30 January 2026
  • Trending News

Arc Strikes – Small Sparks With Serious Metallurgical Consequences

Arc strike during welding

Why ISO Calls Welding a Special Process ISO standards classify welding as a…

  • 12 January 2026
  • Photostory, Videos

Fronius Velocity Assistant advances manual MIG/MAG welding performance

Fronius Velocity Assistant

Fronius International has introduced the Velocity Assistant, an innovative support system developed to…

  • 29 December 2025
  • Trending News, Photostory, Welding technology

Residual Stress in Welded Joints and Its Impact on Fatigue Life

Residual stresses in welded joints

Welding is an indispensable fabrication process for joining structural members in most engineering…

  • 23 December 2025
  • Structural Integrity, Welding

How Incorrect Welder Technique Invalidates Your Welding Procedure Specification

Welder Techniques

Welder technique is not a stylistic choice; it is a metallurgical variable. A…

  • 15 December 2025
  • Structural Integrity, Materials welding education, Photostory, Welding

What Will Be the Role of a Welding Engineer in Future War

The drone war

Warfare Has Always Followed Technology Throughout history, warfare has reflected the dominant technology…

  • 15 December 2025
  • Welding technology, Welding
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