A strong weld does not begin when the arc starts or the laser beam hits the joint. It begins earlier, when the metal surface is prepared. In many shops, weld defects are blamed on machine settings, ...

New joining and inspection technologies continue to improve manufacturing quality, process control and production efficiency.

For sheet metals and plates, resistance spot welding remains a widespread choice for joining similar metals. It is inexpensive and the resulting joints are strong and reliable. That’s why resistance ...