glossary

The distance the weld metal extends from the weld face into a joint, exclusive of weld reinforcement.

In pipe welding, the pipe axis angles 45 degrees to the horizontal position and remains stationary.

A weld discontinuity where fusion did not occur between weld metal and the joint or adjoining weld beads.

A condition in a groove weld where weld metal does not extend through the joint thickness.

The phenomena of causing an electrical current to flow through a conductor when that conductor is subjected to a varying magnetic field.