Welding Defects and Terminology

Whose the worst welder? Options: jose, booty rudy, butterball, rudy likes it in the booty and butterball

Porosity is what?

Slag Inclusions the weld metal fails to properly fuse with the base metal

Incomplete Penetration is when the weld metal fails to extend through the full thickness of the joint, leaving the root unfused

Distortion: the uneven expansion and contraction of your workpiece due to the heating and cooling of the metal

Welding defects are imperfections in a welded joint that compromise its __________ performance, reliability, or appearance

______________ Testing method are essential for detecting welding defects without damaging the welded part.

The microstructure of a weld directly influences its strength

Fast cooling causes steels to have less risk of cracking.