Defects in Weld Metals | Industries | Metallurgy

The ideal weld should be such that adequate fusion exists between the filler metal and edge preparation together with good penetration. Slight reinforcement should also exist above the two welded parts. A wide is subjected to two classes of defects: (a) Those due to faulty technique on the part of operator such as lack of fusion, lack of penetration, over-penetration, [...]