The phenomenon of heating the joint in the weld zone before the commencement of welding procedure is known as pre-heating. Normally it is applied by the use of ovens, flame producing torch, resistive heating elements and high frequency heating elements. It helps to eliminate welding interruption and several imperfections and set the joining phenomenon on smooth track. Why to use Pre-heat ? Following are the main reasons for using the pre-heat in a welding procedure. The use of Pre-heat, eliminates the surface moisture; consequently reducing the hydrogen induced cracking. It tweaks fusion and deposition of weld metal in a better … Continue reading What is Welding Preheating ?