Distortion caused by the heating and cooling cycles of welding is extremely problematic. It can place structures out of dimensional tolerance creating costly rework. In some cases, parts need to be scrapped. Understanding the causes of distortion is an absolute necessity for those managing welding operations. Three mistakes account for the vast majority of distortion problems. These are: Over-welding One of the things you may hear most often when it comes to reducing or eliminating distortion from welding is to pulse weld. Pulse welding is done by switching back and forth between a peak (high) and a background (low) current. Manufacturers of welding … Continue reading How to control distortion in welding?