Weld Distortion - Prevention and Control on Weld Distortion

By welderbrent (*****)

Date 02-03-2018 14:22

What size bucket? What process? What type weld joint? What material? Pre-heat should be used.

By Tyrone

Date 02-07-2018 12:15

Hi hbadarsh,
Welcome to the Original AWS Forum!

Please do not create multiple posts on the same topic.

Here are a couple of links to reduce weld distortion.

https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/job-knowledge/distortion-control-prevention-by-fabrication-techniques-036/

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-ca/support/welding-how-to/Pages/weld-distortion-detail.aspx

Good luck

By adarshgowda Date 02-14-2018 20:23 Edited 02-14-2018 20:26

Hi

sorry for that

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 02-07-2018 14:44

To add to Tyrone's list of references....
another good book on the subject is

John P. Stewart's
Flame Straightening Technologies for welders
ISBN 0-9692845-1-9

Mr. Stewart shows techniques and procedures in his book for reducing or eliminating the need for straightening after welding.

By 357max

Date 02-23-2018 03:57

YouTube video - "Mr. Shrink" - created for the James F. Lincoln Foundation by Walt Disney