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What is the reason ?
06/28/2026

What is the reason ?

Comment PASS or REJECT.Defect:Shrinkage CavityProcess:Resistance Spot WeldingMaterial:Galvanized Mild SteelNDT:Digital R...
06/27/2026

Comment PASS or REJECT.

Defect:
Shrinkage Cavity

Process:
Resistance Spot Welding

Material:
Galvanized Mild Steel

NDT:
Digital Radiography (DR)

Code:
ISO 5817

The machine is set to 32V and 320A but the WPS only allows 24-28V and 220-280A. What's the consequence?
06/21/2026

The machine is set to 32V and 320A but the WPS only allows 24-28V and 220-280A. What's the consequence?

06/21/2026

Only experienced welders get this right... 👀 Is your current set correctly?" 🔥⚡️

The pyrometer reads 45 degrees but the WPS calls for 100 minimum. Accept or reject the preheat?
06/20/2026

The pyrometer reads 45 degrees but the WPS calls for 100 minimum. Accept or reject the preheat?

A WPS form has all the variables filled in but one is missing or wrong. What's wrong with this WPS?
06/20/2026

A WPS form has all the variables filled in but one is missing or wrong. What's wrong with this WPS?

A horizontal crack is hiding in the middle of the plate, parallel to the rolled surface. Can you name the defect? ...
06/18/2026

A horizontal crack is hiding in the middle of the plate, parallel to the rolled surface. Can you name the defect?

06/18/2026

Branching cracks are growing out of the inside of this stainless pipe weld. What caused them?

The weld root has pushed through the back of the joint in a big mushroom. Accept or reject? ...
06/18/2026

The weld root has pushed through the back of the joint in a big mushroom. Accept or reject?

This stainless HAZ shows a network of precipitates outlining the grain boundaries. What caused it? ...
06/17/2026

This stainless HAZ shows a network of precipitates outlining the grain boundaries. What caused it?

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