WELDING AND NDT
WHY WE NEED NDT IN WELDING INSPECTION?
To find out welding defects in welding without destroying it is an NDT technique.
WELDING DEFECTS AND DISCONTINUITIES-
During the welding operation, many unavoidable volume changes occur that may cause
distortion, residual stresses or even cracking in the weldment. These changes are due largely to thermal expansion or contraction of the metal. If the rigidity of the structure Is high because of the stiffness of the members themselves, or support of previous welding or the use of fixtures, the amount of warping will be small. The forces set up by the weld contraction, however, will reach high levels by the time room temperature is reached. Cracking may result while the metal Is still hot or during cooling. Thus, the more highly con-strained the joint to be welded, the more plastic must be the weld metal that is used to complete the joint.