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Slag Inclusion in Welding: Causes, Prevention & ISO 5817
Slag inclusion in welds: main causes, prevention techniques and acceptance criteria per ISO 5817, AWS D1.1 and ASME IX. Inspection checklist included.
Welding Blog: Thermography, AI Detection, and Traceability
Research‑grade articles on infrared thermography in welding, AI defect detection, cooling rates (T8/5), compliance, and ROI.
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Undercut in Welding: Causes, ISO 5817 Limits & Prevention
What weld undercut is, why it forms (current, speed, torch angle), the exact ISO 5817 depth limits for levels B, C, D, and how to prevent it in production.
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Weld Cracks: Hot vs Cold Cracking — Causes & Prevention
Hot cracks, cold (hydrogen) cracks, lamellar tearing: how each weld crack type forms, why ISO 5817 permits none of them, and the prevention levers that work.
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Weld Spatter: Causes, Prevention & Acceptance Criteria
Why weld spatter forms (parameters, gas, transfer mode), what it costs in cleanup time, how ISO 5817 treats it, and the parameter fixes that actually reduce it.
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Welding Defects: Types, Causes, ISO 5817 Acceptance Criteria
Complete welding defects reference: every major defect type (porosity, cracks, undercut, lack of fusion...) with causes, detection methods, and ISO 5817.
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AIAG CQI-15 Welding System Assessment: Checklist
Master the AIAG CQI-15 welding system assessment: five evaluation categories, scoring logic, audit checklist, and how inline monitoring closes the most.
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IATF 16949 Welding Requirements: Special Characteristics, CQI-15 & Control Plans
How IATF 16949 Clause 8.5.2 governs welding as a special process: special characteristics, control plans, CQI-15 link, and what auditors verify.
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Welder Continuity Record: ISO 9606-1 Template & Requirements
Free welder continuity record template per ISO 9606-1. Track expiry dates, requalification intervals and 6-month activity windows. Download Excel + PDF.
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EN 15085 Railway Welding Certification: Requirements & Audit
Complete guide to EN 15085 railway welding certification: CL1–CL4 levels, weld joint categories, ISO 3834 alignment, NDT requirements, and a practical audit.
