There's an age-old disconnect between the engineering department and the shop floor, especially in companies where welding is a core process. Welders constantly face challenges and frustrations stemming from design requirements that seem out of touch with practical realities. From impossible-to-reach weld locations to specifying costly, unnecessary procedures, these issues directly impact productivity, quality, and your bottom line. In this post we dive deep into the welder's perspective, revealing 6 critical things welders wish engineers understood about welding.