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In Part 1, we reviewed the welding-related issues identified by the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) during its February…
In February 2025, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) carried out an inspection relating to tanks and vessels manufactured…
Introduction Temperature control is an important part of welding quality. In many welded joints, especially carbon steels, low alloy steels,…
In Part 1, we looked at why preheat matters in welding. We discussed hydrogen assisted cold cracking, heat affected zone…
In carbon steels, low alloy steels, thick sections, restrained joints, and higher strength steels, preheat can be the difference between…
This was an interview question. Ask many people what a welding engineer does and the answer will often be simple:…
With demand for welders projected to rise by nearly 50% by 2030, the industry is being forced to rethink how…
The future of shipbuilding may not be built by welders alone. As skilled labour shortages tighten across global shipyards, automation…
1. Introduction ASTM A508 Grade 3 is a manganese, nickel, molybdenum low alloy steel supplied in the quenched and tempered…
Welding Procedure Specification and Welding Procedure Qualification documentation are governed by a structured framework of ISO standards. These standards define…
In welding and fabrication projects, especially within EPC, inspection, and QA/QC environments, the terms code, standard, and specification are often…
It is common knowledge in welding and thermal cutting practice that when a hydrocarbon gas is burnt with oxygen or…
Welding is an indispensable fabrication process for joining structural members in most engineering applications. However, because welding is fundamentally a…
Welder technique is not a stylistic choice; it is a metallurgical variable. A single deviation from the qualified method can…
Warfare Has Always Followed Technology Throughout history, warfare has reflected the dominant technology of its time. In the era of…
Part 1: Understanding the Fundamentals Keyword focus: welding procedure specification, WPS, SQWP, ISO 15607, ISO 15609, welding qualification, arc welding…
According to ISO 6520-1 This final article concludes the Welding Imperfections and Classification series in accordance with ISO 6520 1,…
The University of Leicester together with TWI have secured National Space Innovation Programme funding to develop what will be the…
In the near future, the sound of grinding metal and the sharp glow of arcs inside fabrication shops will take…
The welding engineer of the future will not look like the welding engineer of today for sure. Research skill and…
