Understanding and preventing common welding defects

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Understanding and preventing common welding defects

15 februari 2024

Welding demands precision, but even skilled welders can encounter defects. Understanding common welding issues is critical to ensure high-quality results. Here are some frequent welding defects and how to avoid them.

Susanna Norja

Susanna Norja
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Susanna Norja

Editor-in-chief of the Welding Value blog, content producer and Social Media Manager at Kemppi until March 2024.

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