Joints & Positions

A fillet weld can look perfectly fine until an inspector pulls out a gauge and the numbers don’t match the […]

Running a fillet weld that looks good on the surface but fails under load is one of those mistakes that

The weld looked solid — nice bead, good tie-in, no visible defects. But once the load hit, the joint failed

A groove weld deposits filler metal into a prepared channel or recess between workpiece edges or surfaces, enabling deep fusion

Cold temperatures can turn a simple metal repair into a frustrating job. I once tried fixing a cracked bracket in

When working with welded joints, especially in construction and manufacturing, one small detail can make a huge difference: the fillet

The flame was right, the solder was ready — and then it just beaded up and fell off. No matter

The bead looked perfect while I was flat on the table, but the moment I went vertical, the puddle started

Butt welding is when you join two pieces of metal edge to edge in the same plane, instead of overlapping