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Yield Strength vs Tensile Strength of Steel and Other Metals

And why should we know the difference in welding

If you work with metals, whether you are a business owner, a design engineer, an inspector or a welder, you have heard the terms yield strength and tensile strength.  In welding, we seem to focus more on tensile strength than on yield strength.  When we match a filler metal to a base metal we do […]

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Understanding Certificates of Conformance for Filler Metals

Manufacturers of welding consumables are required to provide certificates of conformance for all of their welding filler metals.  These certificates confirm that their consumables conform to the chemical and mechanical requirements determined by the American Welding Society for that specific filler metal.  Manufacturers are not required to test every single batch of product that they […]