The localized volume of molten metal in a weld prior to its solidification as weld metal.
Welding Tech
A single progression of welding along a joint. The result of a pass is a weld bead or layer.
The portion of a fusion weld that has been completely melted during welding.
The exposed surface of a weld on the side from which welding was done.
A crack located in the weld metal or heat affected zone.