glossary

The preparation of the edges of the joint members, by cutting, cleaning, plating or other means.

The minimum distance minus any convexity between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld.

The maximum stress to which a material can be subjected without permanent deformation or failure by breaking.

The ability of a material to return to original shape and dimensions after a deforming load has been removed.

In any welding process using a solid or flux cored wire, the electrical stick-out is the distance from the contact tip to the un-melted electrode end. Sometimes called the ?amount of wire in resistance?. This distance influences melt-off rate, penetration, and weld bead shape.