Types of Welds

It is important to distinguish between the types of joints and the types of welds in welding. Both are not same. We shall see the difference in this article. Both the weld as well as the joint must be stated to completely describe the weld joint. There are many different types of welds, which are … Read more

Fillet Weld

This article focusses on fillet welds: what is fillet weld, what electrode size should be used, how many passes should be used etc. Some of the terminology associated with fillet welds has been indicated in the above figure. Some information about fillet welds pertaining to ASME Section IX has been included at the latter stages … Read more

Butt Weld Vs Socket Weld: How Are They Different?

Welding techniques in piping industry have expanded significantly over the last few decades to provide better outcomes for welding tasks. As a result of it, there are plenty of welding processes and techniques present today, ultimately making it difficult to choose the right one for a specific welding job. Welders need to thoroughly understand how … Read more